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DY08 CAA

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,309 mi
Last recorded214,309 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 CAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 214,309 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 204,042 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 192,546 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 187,931 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 183,672 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 170,471 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 160,953 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 160,953 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 156,214 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 156,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 151,874 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 151,874 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 142,217 miles

emissions too low to be detected

Fail 23 Mar 2015 142,212 miles

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

emissions too low to be detected

Pass 2 Apr 2014 135,210 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 135,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 123,897 miles

Front brake discs worn on inner faces

Fail 22 Mar 2013 123,903 miles

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

Front brake discs worn on inner faces

Pass 17 Mar 2012 111,542 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 84,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Spare wheel fitted. Wheel removed from vehicle requires replacement tyre fitting in order to maintain spare wheel capability.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 84,014 miles

Spare wheel fitted. Wheel removed from vehicle requires replacement tyre fitting in order to maintain spare wheel capability.

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 CAA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DY08 CAA, 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 CAA registered?

DY08 CAA is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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