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A5 GSN

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

212,674 mi
Last recorded212,674 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 GSN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 212,674 miles

Front jacking points starting to corrode

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 212,674 miles

Front jacking points starting to corrode

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 203,832 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front outriggers/jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake just met requirements

Fail 14 Apr 2025 203,832 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front outriggers/jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake just met requirements

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 196,718 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outriggers/box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 194,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 194,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 190,795 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 185,009 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 178,468 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 166,342 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 159,963 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 151,531 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 151,500 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 136,706 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 136,704 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 121,072 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 102,789 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 83,878 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,903 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 63,893 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,721 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped.

Rear brake discs slightly lipped.

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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A5 GSN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 GSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A5 GSN registered?

A5 GSN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is A5 GSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 GSN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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