2008 Vauxhall Vectra: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2008 Vauxhall Vectra
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Rear axle stub recall
Some cars were recalled because a rear axle stub might not meet spec.
At the viewing: Run the free DVSA recall check on the reg.
- All engines
Suspension clonks
Clonks from the suspension can be heard on some cars.
At the viewing: Listen over bumps and pick a car without clonks.
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Other years
Every year of the Vauxhall Vectra compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4,977 | Suspension 51% |
| 2007 | 24,658 | Suspension 50% |
| 2006 | 13,645 | Suspension 50% |
| 2005 | 6,501 | Suspension 54% |
| 2004 | 3,856 | Suspension 55% |
| 2003 | 2,112 | Suspension 54% |
| 2002 | 1,744 | Brakes 50% |
| 2001 | 1,828 | Brakes 48% |
| 2000 | 1,142 | Brakes 46% |
| 1999 | 791 | Brakes 48% |
| 1998 | 534 | Brakes 37% |
| 1997 | 290 | Brakes 36% |
| 1996 | – | Too few tests |
| 1995 | – | Too few tests |