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AO08 FLH

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

223,109 mi
Last recorded223,109 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 FLH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 223,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 223,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 217,209 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has pin hole on outer clip fitting

Pass 22 Jul 2024 212,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 206,947 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 206,947 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2022 199,308 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 199,308 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 192,762 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 188,647 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 185,256 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 179,535 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 176,312 miles

Oil leak engine

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 164,725 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 164,717 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 150,379 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 144,687 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 141,270 miles

n/s reverse lense damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2013 136,251 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 134,815 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 107,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 107,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

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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AO08 FLH is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AO08 FLH, 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 AO08 FLH registered?

AO08 FLH is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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