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AF08 GSE

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

142,652 mi
Last recorded142,652 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 GSE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 142,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 125,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and middle are corroded but not to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 125,955 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and middle are corroded but not to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 123,030 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 114,780 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 114,777 miles

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

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 107,238 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 107,221 miles

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

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

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 98,412 miles

Underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jun 2017 89,658 miles

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

Oil leak ()

eml light is on

under-trays insecure

Fail 20 Jun 2017 89,658 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

eml light is on

under-trays insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2016 83,172 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 23 Jun 2016 83,169 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 75,489 miles

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

wipers slight smear

Pass 29 Jul 2014 68,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2014 68,154 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2013 62,806 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 62,806 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 56,544 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 56,544 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 50,339 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 50,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AF08 GSE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AF08 GSE, 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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What year was AF08 GSE registered?

AF08 GSE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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