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AO08 PLZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

206,813 mi
Last recorded206,813 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 206,813 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

cv outer o/s rear leaking grease but secure

o/s rear brake calliper line perished

Pass 4 Apr 2024 197,384 miles

front spring slight corrosion

hand brake cable has surface corrosion

headlight misty

o/s rear lamp damage

Fail 4 Apr 2024 197,384 miles

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

front spring slight corrosion

hand brake cable has surface corrosion

headlight misty

o/s rear lamp damage

Pass 5 Apr 2023 194,621 miles

Engine leaking oil rear

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 193,029 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 193,013 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 191,177 miles

No spare tyre fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2020 191,177 miles

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

No spare tyre fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2019 188,973 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 180,221 miles

Nearside Rear cut has a cut in tread no cords seen at time of test

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner tread

exhaust minor leak

Pass 5 Sep 2016 174,291 miles

Nearside Front seat belt retracting mechanism for operation

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake peddle anti slip slightly worn

corrosion development around bonnet retaining device

Pass 23 Jun 2015 167,525 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

abs wiring to both front sensors insecure/repaired.

near side washer jet weak.

very slight flicker front off headlamp dip beam.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 167,525 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

abs wiring to both front sensors insecure/repaired.

near side washer jet weak.

very slight flicker front off headlamp dip beam.

Pass 29 May 2014 159,087 miles

front brake discs heavily lipped and worn \front brake pads low but appear to be above 1.5mm

slight play infront suspension arm ball joints\injuries in windscreen\wear on foot brake anti slip device\rear brake discs wear and corrosion \damage to ns sill\osf tyre tread wear approaching legal limit\

Fail 29 May 2014 159,068 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs heavily lipped and worn \front brake pads low but appear to be above 1.5mm

slight play infront suspension arm ball joints\injuries in windscreen\wear on foot brake anti slip device\rear brake discs wear and corrosion \damage to ns sill\osf tyre tread wear approaching legal limit\

Pass 8 Jun 2013 150,024 miles

injuries in windscreen\play in osf track rod end\front brake pads and discs wearing

Pass 11 May 2012 126,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyreworn on edges

Pass 19 May 2011 89,804 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 PLZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PLZ, 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 PLZ registered?

AO08 PLZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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