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AJ08 TSU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

171,628 mi
Last recorded171,628 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 TSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 171,628 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion underbody

Pass 9 Jun 2025 169,087 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2024 151,836 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside inner front tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 151,025 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 128,012 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 128,012 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 124,386 miles

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

Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 121,278 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 121,278 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 117,206 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 117,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 112,054 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 105,834 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 105,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2016 98,056 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 84,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 84,890 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 69,927 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2014 69,915 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 60,681 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 60,681 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012
Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,293 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 TSU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TSU, 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 TSU registered?

AJ08 TSU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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