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AJ08 SZU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,136 mi
Last recorded118,136 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 118,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 114,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2025 114,022 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 May 2024 110,058 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 103,034 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 96,784 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Nov 2021 96,784 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Nov 2020 93,833 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 92,832 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 87,257 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 82,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 77,385 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 76,292 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 76,292 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 72,104 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 25 Jun 2015 72,101 miles

Front Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

both front tyres perished

Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,395 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,415 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 37,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn thin

nearside front tyre deteriorated on sidewalls

offside frobt tyre tread on the min legal limit of 1.6mm, just passable

Pass 28 Jun 2011 25,830 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 SZU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SZU, 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 SZU registered?

AJ08 SZU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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