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AO04 UTO

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

172,593 mi
Last recorded172,593 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 UTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 172,593 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2025 165,528 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 160,552 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 158,032 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 155,005 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 149,610 miles

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 26 Oct 2020 139,303 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 138,258 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75/80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

temp type fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 136,174 miles

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

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

temporey fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2018 136,174 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened due to brake pad going metal on metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad gone metal to metal on brake disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

temporey fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2017 128,631 miles

brake pedal rubber split

Fail 3 Oct 2017 128,631 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 10 Oct 2016 122,626 miles

Nearside Seatbelt buckle difficult to lock

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 113,181 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 107,889 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

damage to offside rear tyre tread

nearside front brake hose poorly supported and slightly chafed

temporary repair to nearside outer cv gaitor

Pass 25 Jun 2013 98,241 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2013 98,187 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

OSF wishbone arm is an incorrect cast steel type and NSF is the pressed steel type

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2012 84,318 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 84,314 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 62,466 miles

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

front lower arms not a matched pair

Fail 21 Feb 2011 62,466 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front lower arms not a matched pair

wipers smear

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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AO04 UTO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AO04 UTO, 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 AO04 UTO registered?

AO04 UTO is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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