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AO08 HPX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,364 mi
Last recorded135,364 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 HPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 135,364 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2026 135,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 127,303 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 119,700 miles

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess front section of handbrake cable is deteriorated. (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 116,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2022 115,819 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 115,819 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 114,922 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside rear tyre tread depth starting to wear low

Pass 9 Jun 2020 114,644 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 113,747 miles

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 9 Apr 2018 112,849 miles

light signs of misting of oil to offside front shock absorber/strut

Fail 31 Mar 2018 112,837 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

light signs of misting of oil to offside front shock absorber/strut

Pass 21 Apr 2017 111,363 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 106,316 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre tread starting to wear low

Fail 15 Apr 2016 106,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre tread starting to wear low

Pass 22 Apr 2015 98,133 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 89,121 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 89,115 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 78,142 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 68,536 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,988 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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AO08 HPX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc 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 AO08 HPX, 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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AO08 HPX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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