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EX08 AVE

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,446 mi
Last recorded144,446 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 AVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 144,446 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2025 141,961 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

emissions to weak to read

Fail 26 Mar 2025 141,961 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

emissions to weak to read

Pass 19 Mar 2024 139,535 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 137,580 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Mar 2023 137,580 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn very rusty (limited contact (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn very rusty (limited contact (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2022 136,836 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 16 Mar 2022 136,836 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 22 Mar 2021 135,831 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2020 135,137 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 135,137 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 133,996 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 133,024 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 131,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 130,580 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 129,573 miles

rear tyre treads worn low

both rear tyre inner and ouiter walls perrished no evidence of cord showing at time of test

offside rear park brake low performance,holding to requirements but will need attention

Fail 20 Mar 2014 109,033 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 109,033 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 95,011 miles

Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 95,011 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 88,974 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 85,296 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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EX08 AVE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EX08 AVE, 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 EX08 AVE registered?

EX08 AVE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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