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AR08 TOT

2008 Vauxhall Meriva Design

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,074 mi
Last recorded103,074 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 TOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva Design
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2025 103,074 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2024 99,962 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2023 95,263 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 95,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 90,369 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 85,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR OF THE MIDDLE BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective BACK BOX N/S BRACKET IS MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 85,339 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR OF THE MIDDLE BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective BACK BOX N/S BRACKET IS MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 82,694 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 82,693 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2019 74,350 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 67,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Meriva Design?

Based on 811 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,089
Miles/Year
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 2
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2
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AR08 TOT is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva Design in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Meriva Design fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR08 TOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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AR08 TOT is a 2008 Vauxhall Meriva Design, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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