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FB08 OWL

2017 Vauxhall Adam

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,161 mi
Last recorded87,161 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Adam33,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB08 OWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 87,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread , inside edge worn , tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre not repairable

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread , inside edge worn , tyre also cracking and has a nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2026 87,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread , inside edge worn , tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre not repairable

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread , inside edge worn , tyre also cracking and has a nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2025 115,218 miles

Front Coil springs poor fit/move slightly in cups/mounting, but secure and located at time of test

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Nov 2025 115,218 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil springs poor fit/move slightly in cups/mounting, but secure and located at time of test

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 78,289 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 110,953 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 67,861 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 67,861 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 102,203 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 51,173 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 97,125 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 42,114 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 85,922 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 85,922 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2021 31,460 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 77,860 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 22,153 miles
Pass 23 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 23 May 2019 67,122 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 May 2019 67,118 miles

Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 61,337 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 50,015 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 32,065 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Adam?

Based on 593,824 MOT tests across 61,251 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,061
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
61,251
On UK Roads
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FB08 OWL is a 2017 Vauxhall Adam in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2017 Vauxhall Adam models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 33,654 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Vauxhall Adam typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 9 years old, this Vauxhall Adam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FB08 OWL is a 2017 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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