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AF08 TFO

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,969 mi
Last recorded137,969 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 TFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 137,969 miles

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear rear coil springs not a matched pair

Pass 18 Feb 2025 135,942 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside front suspension arm ball joint securing bolts are not located all the way through the nuts - ball joint still secure

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the edges

offside rear outer brake pad is worn more than the nearside

Fail 17 Feb 2025 135,901 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the edges

offside rear outer brake pad is worn more than the nearside

Pass 19 Feb 2024 131,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs starting to corrode around the edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 131,217 miles

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

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

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

Footbrake has a lot of travel

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs starting to corrode around the edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad close to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 124,229 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 124,229 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 123,414 miles

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

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

rear suspension and underside corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 122,900 miles

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

oil residue engine area's

Fail 16 Apr 2018 122,880 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment shock absorber shaft pushing through mount (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

oil residue engine area's

Pass 18 Apr 2017 110,317 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum on minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 110,310 miles

Central Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum on minimum (2.3.1)

no drive - moisture at gearbox/engine join

Pass 29 Apr 2015 108,273 miles

both front wiper blades deteriorating

engine management light on

Fail 20 Apr 2015 108,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front wiper blades deteriorating

engine management light on

Pass 22 Apr 2014 94,609 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 22 Apr 2014 94,587 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge

offside front brake hose is twisted but is not causing any issue to the brake effort

Pass 18 Apr 2013 75,185 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 75,172 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,638 miles

refer also prior fail/advise 198477302179

Fail 16 Apr 2012 58,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 43,069 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 43,069 miles

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

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

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

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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 TFO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TFO, 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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AF08 TFO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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