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AX08 GSZ

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

192,826 mi
Last recorded192,826 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 GSZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 192,826 miles

Both front sill lips damaged

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside body panel damage

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 188,742 miles

Nearside Rear body panel damage

Offside sill lip damaged

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 188,742 miles

Nearside Rear body panel damage

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively re fitted during test (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside sill lip damaged

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 183,951 miles

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

Nearside panel damage and trim missing

Offside sill lip damaged

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 183,951 miles

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

Nearside panel damage and trim missing

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

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

Offside sill lip damaged

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 181,874 miles

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

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

Offside Front sill lip damaged

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both upper mounting plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 181,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front sill lip damaged

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both upper mounting plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 177,006 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear shock absorber casings corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2018 167,437 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 167,426 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 150,532 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 140,413 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 15 Sep 2015 137,549 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 128,011 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 102,243 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 90,778 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 90,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 76,682 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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AX08 GSZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AX08 GSZ, 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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AX08 GSZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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