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AU08 SOH

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,864 mi
Last recorded148,864 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 SOH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 148,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

welding repairs covered in underseal unable to check

Pass 14 Nov 2024 144,658 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened wrongly fitted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 144,599 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened wrongly fitted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 140,897 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes starting to show signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 137,364 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 136,287 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in track rod drumstick ()

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 135,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

floor and jacking points area rusty but not holed yet

Fail 28 Jun 2021 135,951 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component insecure reservoir loose on inner wing behind headlamp (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering arm joint fully visible due to outer end of steering rack boot part missing (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high done (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high done (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

floor and jacking points area rusty but not holed yet

Pass 2 Jul 2020 134,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 134,921 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 134,166 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 132,535 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 132,523 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 128,779 miles

No spare wheel in carrier

Fail 15 Mar 2017 128,734 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

No spare wheel in carrier

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 122,429 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 113,750 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 113,750 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 107,196 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 107,196 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 102,679 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 102,679 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 92,582 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

rear indicator lenses cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2012 92,582 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

rear indicator lenses cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2011 74,492 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 74,228 miles

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

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

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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AU08 SOH is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU08 SOH, 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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AU08 SOH is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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