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DY08 UET

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,322 mi
Last recorded115,322 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 UET
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 115,322 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2026 115,322 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 109,655 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Jacking Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 102,034 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack ends (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 93,033 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 86,774 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play dust cover slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack ends (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 78,642 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack ends (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 78,642 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack ends (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 71,695 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack ends (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 65,456 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 60,864 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 55,798 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 50,477 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 44,427 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 37,832 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 34,576 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 34,576 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,603 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,915 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 UET is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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