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AJ08 OSB

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,614 mi
Last recorded109,614 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 OSB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 109,614 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s & n/s (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 109,614 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s & n/s (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 107,889 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 107,879 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 96,063 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 96,050 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 81,910 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 78,625 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 78,625 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 76,150 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 76,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 70,768 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 66,460 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 62,366 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 57,013 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 45,521 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 45,521 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 41,342 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 36,375 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 36,365 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,202 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,515 miles

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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AJ08 OSB is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AJ08 OSB, 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 AJ08 OSB registered?

AJ08 OSB is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AJ08 OSB shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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