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AU08 LOA

2008 Opel Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

90,982 mi
Last recorded90,982 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Opel Vivaro66,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 LOA
MakeOpel
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 90,982 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 90,982 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 81,321 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 81,320 miles

Central Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 77,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 77,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides, (front cable broken ) (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 68,339 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 68,295 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 56,826 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 56,826 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2020 56,351 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2020 56,351 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f tyre inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2020 56,351 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

o/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 13 May 2019 54,768 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 54,768 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 53,943 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 May 2017 52,451 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 50,129 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play front n/s has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2015 42,482 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 42,479 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 34,202 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 27,215 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 27,215 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 9,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 43,022 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 43,022 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Vivaro?

Based on 2,731 MOT tests across 262 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
7,205
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
262
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 101
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 85
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 84
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AU08 LOA is a 2008 Opel Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2008 Opel Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,924 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Opel Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU08 LOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Opel Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU08 LOA registered?

AU08 LOA is a 2008 Opel Vivaro, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is AU08 LOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 LOA shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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