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AU08 OGL

2008 Chevrolet Epica

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,746 mi
Last recorded104,746 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Epica71,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 OGL
MakeChevrolet
ModelEpica
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 104,746 miles

ALL UNDER BODY CORRODED INC ARMS BUSHS SPRING BRAKE PIPES

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 104,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

ALL UNDER BODY CORRODED INC ARMS BUSHS SPRING BRAKE PIPES

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine light on pre 07/2008

Pass 10 Oct 2019 101,489 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 101,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative LIGHT ILLUMINATING ON DASHBOARD (7.1.5 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen WASHER JET (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FROM JOINT/CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 97,233 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 92,206 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 92,184 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 85,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 85,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 79,181 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 70,429 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 70,268 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

damage to nearside front door frame

engine management light showing

offside rear light lens damaged

slight movement in antiroll bar d bushes

Pass 21 Aug 2013 60,505 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 53,100 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 35,268 miles

x 2 rear tyres cracking not to bracing or cords

Fail 8 Feb 2012 35,268 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

x 2 rear tyres cracking not to bracing or cords

Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,504 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Epica?

Based on 6,727 MOT tests across 607 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
7,990
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
607
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 237
position lamp(s) not working 225
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 177
Steering rack gaiter split 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 166
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AU08 OGL is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2008 Chevrolet Epica models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 71,817 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 Chevrolet Epica fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU08 OGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Epica typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Chevrolet Epica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU08 OGL is a 2008 Chevrolet Epica, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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