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A6 JSR

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

223,069 mi
Last recorded223,069 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 JSR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 223,069 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 223,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated cable snapped (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 217,710 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play when vehicle is lifted (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake effort slightly low

Offside Front jacking point showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 213,726 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlight dipped beam image just visible

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 213,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlight dipped beam image just visible

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 209,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on limit after fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play when under load (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 209,423 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on limit after fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play when under load (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 204,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 204,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 196,006 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear from fuel tank back on limit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside dipped beam headlight image just visible

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 196,006 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear from fuel tank back on limit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside dipped beam headlight image just visible

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 189,938 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 189,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 181,369 miles

slight play in both track rod ends under load

Fail 23 Aug 2018 181,366 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

slight play in both track rod ends under load

Pass 15 Aug 2017 171,782 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 171,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 162,726 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 153,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (borderline) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front seat belt clasp starting to wear

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (borderline) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 144,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 144,780 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 135,486 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 135,486 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 127,037 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 127,037 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 108,572 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 108,572 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 107,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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A6 JSR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A6 JSR, 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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A6 JSR is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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