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AA08 BXN

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,566 mi
Last recorded91,566 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 BXN
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 91,566 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 90,682 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 88,112 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 84,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 83,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 2 Feb 2021 83,234 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2020 81,329 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 81,329 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 78,278 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing rubber (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield partially insecure

Fail 3 Jan 2019 78,278 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing rubber (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield partially insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2018 74,851 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 71,322 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016 71,322 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Backbox (7.1.1)

Centre exhaust box deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Dec 2015 67,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 67,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 63,353 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

down pipe flexi damaged

rear nearside exhaust bracket damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2014 59,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 59,942 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 56,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 56,236 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 52,249 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 52,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 44,385 miles

front brakes out off balence 24% advise rectification

Fail 20 Apr 2011 44,346 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

front brakes out off balence 24% advise rectification

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Meriva?

Based on 2,820,552 MOT tests across 186,055 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,593
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
186,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,414
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 45,385
coil spring broken 39,596
Stop lamp not working 39,031
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AA08 BXN is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 58,938 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 Meriva fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA08 BXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Meriva typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AA08 BXN registered?

AA08 BXN is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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