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AA08 UYR

2008 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

95,677 mi
Last recorded95,677 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Meriva58,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 95,677 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 90,560 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 90,548 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 85,767 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 85,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 55,654 miles

Both rear tyre treads starting to crack

Offside rear shock damp

Fail 6 Aug 2018 55,514 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear box loose at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyre treads starting to crack

Offside rear shock damp

Pass 31 Aug 2017 51,125 miles

Both front discs slightly rusted and lipped

Fail 31 Aug 2017 51,125 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front discs slightly rusted and lipped

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 47,640 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 47,640 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 43,647 miles

front brake pads appear to be getting low

Fail 28 Aug 2015 43,647 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,852 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 39,852 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 35,845 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 35,840 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre has small splits tread too sidewall

Pass 13 Aug 2012 28,528 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 20,154 miles

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 UYR is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UYR, 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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AA08 UYR is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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