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AF58 AKU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

142,215 mi
Last recorded142,215 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 AKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 142,215 miles

Injector seal leaking/chuffing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65c16 edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 142,206 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake lever on back of calliper (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Injector seal leaking/chuffing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65c16 edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 136,942 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 136,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/65c16 inner edge slick (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall heavily perished and cracked but no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 128,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/6516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 13 Jan 2023 128,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/6516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 Jan 2022 122,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 122,466 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 116,929 miles

Injector leaking

Fail 16 Jan 2021 116,929 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Injector leaking

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 108,312 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 101,302 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 94,027 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 89,952 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 89,952 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 86,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 86,512 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 78,398 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 67,887 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 67,887 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,340 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 56,339 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 47,674 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

wear discs

Pass 29 Jul 2011 47,674 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

wear discs

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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AF58 AKU 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 58.3%.

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 AF58 AKU, 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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AF58 AKU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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