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AJ08 OSE

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

118,730 mi
Last recorded118,730 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 118,730 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 118,718 miles

Fuel pipe insecure cab heater fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 115,285 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 115,283 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure N/S/R Bolt loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 113,314 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 112,919 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 111,304 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 111,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 108,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jun 2021 108,849 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both tyres inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2020 105,636 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 105,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 225/45 x 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 104,527 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall cracking,no cords visible

Offside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

emissions too clean to register

Pass 18 May 2018 101,003 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes slight wear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 May 2018 101,002 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes slight wear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 99,669 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 99,668 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 91,799 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 91,799 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 81,049 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 71,718 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 71,718 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 61,382 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 61,382 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 51,565 miles

initial side-wall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2011 38,203 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 36,306 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 OSE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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