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AV08 CRX

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

176,721 mi
Last recorded176,721 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 CRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 176,721 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 rear flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge and 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ns low and not locking (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level nw (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 176,694 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 176,649 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 175,843 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 175,843 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 173,590 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 173,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 173,431 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 173,431 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 171,300 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 171,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 160,459 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 160,455 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 144,499 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin PLUS INNER DISCS IN POOR CONDITION (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 144,497 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin PLUS INNER DISCS IN POOR CONDITION (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 131,157 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 131,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 112,954 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 97,486 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 81,213 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 81,213 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 69,126 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 57,356 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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AV08 CRX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AV08 CRX, 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 AV08 CRX registered?

AV08 CRX is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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