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DY08 CAU

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

197,734 mi
Last recorded197,734 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 CAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 197,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 197,627 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 182,130 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 182,130 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 161,186 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 142,755 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 114,109 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 85,510 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 67,892 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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DY08 CAU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 DY08 CAU, 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 CAU registered?

DY08 CAU is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DY08 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 CAU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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