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AJ08 OSD

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,480 mi
Last recorded138,480 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 OSD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 138,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To calliper flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Jacking point has excessive corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated To axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To calliper flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Smell of exhaust fumes in engine bay, possible exhaust leak

Fail 26 Nov 2022 138,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To calliper flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Jacking point has excessive corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated To axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To calliper flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Smell of exhaust fumes in engine bay, possible exhaust leak

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 129,852 miles

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

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

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

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

play in in steering rack

slight smell of exhaust fumes under bonnet suspect injector seal

Fail 24 Nov 2021 129,825 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 Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

one of the aux belt idlers seized causing belt to rubbing on it

play in in steering rack

slight smell of exhaust fumes under bonnet suspect injector seal

Pass 27 Nov 2020 123,509 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear trailing arm front mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps rusty

o/s front outrigger corroding

Pass 28 May 2019 112,308 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 25 May 2019 112,239 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 103,174 miles

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

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

centre brake light inoperative

Fail 14 May 2018 103,174 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

centre brake light inoperative

Pass 23 May 2017 93,999 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear/rear longtitudinal (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 87,700 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 87,699 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 80,958 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 68,680 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 61,989 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has irregular wear in tread area,

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 49,591 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,993 miles

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

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

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 OSD is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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