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AJ08 OSC

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,890 mi
Last recorded148,890 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 OSC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 148,890 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 148,889 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 147,902 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 146,681 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 140,792 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Nov 2022 140,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2022 137,883 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 137,883 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 129,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine management light on (pre july 2008)

Fail 27 Aug 2020 128,956 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, x2, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine management light on (pre 1 july 2008)

Pass 30 Aug 2019 124,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Aug 2019 124,144 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Aug 2018 119,575 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 119,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 104,491 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 89,981 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 89,868 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 76,019 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 66,454 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2014 66,301 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s.r tyre has big nail and cut,cracking.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 56,421 miles

nearside wiper worn

ply lined in rear

slight play in offside front steering

Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,789 miles

o/s wiper worn

Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,689 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 36,689 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OSC 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 62.5%.

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

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