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AA08 BUE

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,632 mi
Last recorded116,632 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 BUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 116,632 miles

Nearside Front slight play inner rack joint

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point requires welding,advise not to use for jacking till sorted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view requires replacing (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 116,632 miles

Brake cable damaged main cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested parking brake,main cable broken (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper handbrake lever seized (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Body panel likely to become detached front door lower panel and sliding door lower panel (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight play inner rack joint

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point requires welding,advise not to use for jacking till sorted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view requires replacing (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 108,617 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 108,614 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front top mount bearing is worn

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 99,812 miles

High level brake light not working

Fail 6 Dec 2023 99,046 miles

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

High level brake light not working

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 90,897 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 90,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 84,237 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 84,237 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 77,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retracts

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 77,881 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retracts

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 68,822 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 65,075 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 65,075 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2017 59,971 miles

Nearside Rear Outer light lens is broken

Fail 9 Oct 2017 59,971 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer light lens is broken

Pass 7 Oct 2016 55,462 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 50,126 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 44,247 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 38,821 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 29,081 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 18,266 miles

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 BUE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BUE, 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 BUE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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