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DY08 AYS

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,039 mi
Last recorded177,039 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 AYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 177,039 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 165,605 miles

both front tyres cut off on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2016 153,241 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 73,681 miles

damage around bodywork

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Fail 22 Jul 2015 73,681 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

damage around bodywork

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 23 Jul 2014 109,392 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 109,392 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 89,814 miles

front brake discs very worn

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 19 Jul 2012 73,499 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 73,499 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 53,927 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 53,927 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 35,079 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 35,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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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DY08 AYS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DY08 AYS, 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 DY08 AYS registered?

DY08 AYS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is DY08 AYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 AYS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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