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BU08 UCY

2008 Vauxhall Unknown

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,040 mi
Last recorded135,040 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Unknown92,749 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 UCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelUnknown
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 135,040 miles

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both n/s and o/s (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 135,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (o/s and n/s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 125,219 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s and o/s both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 121,215 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 108,654 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 94,038 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 79,874 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear reversing lamp not working

Fail 11 Nov 2020 79,874 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear reversing lamp not working

Pass 15 Nov 2019 61,789 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 61,789 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 42,337 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 28,418 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Unknown?

Based on 878 MOT tests across 250 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
4,305
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6
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BU08 UCY is a 2008 Vauxhall Unknown in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 92,749 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Unknown fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU08 UCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BU08 UCY registered?

BU08 UCY is a 2008 Vauxhall Unknown, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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