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AA08 EPU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,615 mi
Last recorded171,615 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 171,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT OUTRIGGERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 167,323 miles

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

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

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 9 Jul 2025 167,320 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM MOUNT (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 19 Jul 2024 162,858 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 158,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 153,509 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 149,122 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 149,122 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 142,221 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 135,474 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 131,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 121,540 miles

LOWER WINDSCREEN DAMAGED BUT NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW (LESS THAN 40MM)

N/S WIPER JUDDER

NSF STRUT TOP MOUNT BEARING NOTCHY DURING LOCK TO LOCK CHECKS

NSF TYRE: HAS A CUT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS BUT NOT EXCEEDING 25MM LENGTH - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGES BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

OSF STRUT TOP MOUNT BEARING NOTCHY DURING LOCK TO LOCK CHECKS

OSR TYRE: HAS A CUT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS BUT NOT EXCEEDING 25MM LENGTH - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Fail 3 May 2017 121,538 miles

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

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

LOWER WINDSCREEN DAMAGED BUT NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW (LESS THAN 40MM)

N/S WIPER JUDDER

NSF STRUT TOP MOUNT BEARING NOTCHY DURING LOCK TO LOCK CHECKS

NSF TYRE: HAS A CUT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS BUT NOT EXCEEDING 25MM LENGTH - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGES BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

OSF STRUT TOP MOUNT BEARING NOTCHY DURING LOCK TO LOCK CHECKS

OSR TYRE: HAS A CUT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS BUT NOT EXCEEDING 25MM LENGTH - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 15 Apr 2016 109,334 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 109,314 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly strut bearing excessive movement (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 97,419 miles

LOWER WINDSCREEN CRACKED BUT NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

OSF ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ROD BALL JOINTS NOTCHY

Pass 1 May 2014 83,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 83,930 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 69,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 69,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 55,728 miles

slight bind in o/s/r brake

Fail 13 Apr 2012 55,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit on outer edge, recommend replacement

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit on outer edge, recommend replacement

slight bind in o/s/r brake

Fail 19 Apr 2011 43,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SLIGHT AMOUNT ON BIND IN OSR WHEEL - RECOMMEND REAR BRAKE SERVICE

Pass 19 Apr 2011 43,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SLIGHT AMOUNT ON BIND IN OSR WHEEL - RECOMMEND REAR BRAKE SERVICE

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 EPU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AA08 EPU, 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 EPU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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