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AA08 AWC

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,416 mi
Last recorded145,416 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 AWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 145,416 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber rusty

Nearside Rear shock absorber rusty

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

Offside Front shock absorber rusty

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 141,347 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 135,960 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2022 135,958 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater/ rear lights (4.4.3 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level/ n/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s/f (5.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2021 131,078 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp glass cracked

Fail 20 Aug 2021 131,073 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp glass cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2020 126,105 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 126,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 122,794 miles

Nearside Front nearside rear brake calliper damp

engine oil leek

nearside front rear wish bone bush worn

Fail 27 Aug 2019 122,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front nearside rear brake calliper damp

engine oil leek

nearside front rear wish bone bush worn

Pass 28 Aug 2018 117,837 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2018 117,837 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 113,257 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

puncture

Fail 26 Aug 2017 113,257 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake pipes both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise diesel leak

puncture

Pass 27 Aug 2016 108,080 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 108,069 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 104,257 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 93,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Aug 2014 93,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2013 81,627 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 69,786 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 52,292 miles

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

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

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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AA08 AWC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AA08 AWC, 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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AA08 AWC is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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