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FD08 AWH

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

334,418 mi
Last recorded334,418 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 AWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 334,418 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2025 33,320 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine oil leak

Fail 28 May 2025 333,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2023 320,293 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread some dirt in lamination (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners relocated

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle row of seats, outer buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake backplate missing

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

Only one securing bolt on spare wheel carrier & carrier is visibly quite rusty

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Third row seats not fitted at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Rear Tailgate door frame cracked around catch area; door appears secure at time of test

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 5 Dec 2023 320,293 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread some dirt in lamination (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners relocated

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle row of seats, outer buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake backplate missing

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

Only one securing bolt on spare wheel carrier & carrier is visibly quite rusty

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Third row seats not fitted at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Rear Tailgate door frame cracked around catch area; door appears secure at time of test

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 26 Oct 2023 320,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe leading to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe leading to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure Rear row - catches securing seat/frame to floor mounting brackets at offside not engaging (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing rear row. centre & offside belts missing (7.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Pedal rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread some dirt in lamination (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior mirror & relocated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre row seats (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake backplate severely corroded - in very poor condition (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Temporary repairs made to broken window glass (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Rear Tailgate door frame cracked around catch mounting - door appears secure at time of test

Rear wiper blade defective

Spare wheel carrier has one of its securing bolts broken/missing and carrier is visibly quite rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2022 314,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Oct 2022 314,417 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2021 306,928 miles

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

Nearside centre row outer seat belt buckle cover missing

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 300,947 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt stalk plastic surround missing

Occasional rear seat fitted

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

Offside Rear Surface cracks on tyre wall

Pass 9 Oct 2019 298,256 miles

Tailgate slightly loose Catch mounting cracked (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine noise belt area

Fail 8 Oct 2019 298,254 miles

Brake hose excessively twisted Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Wies to under floor fuse box NSF (4.11 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Wiring to grille lamps (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release Hand brake lever (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Tailgate slightly loose Catch mounting cracked (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine noise belt area

Pass 2 Oct 2018 280,329 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 260,620 miles

NSR tyre wearing on edge

Nail in OSR tyre on the inner edge

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

Oil leak

Wipers deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2016 238,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 238,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 216,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65r16c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened centre row of seats (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 215,764 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing centre row of seats (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65r16c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened centre row of seats (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 186,834 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

advise : nearside door mirror glass missing,other obligatory mirrors present.

advise : no diesel smoke level recorded.

Fail 1 Oct 2014 186,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

advise : nearside door mirror glass missing,other obligatory mirrors present.

advise : no diesel smoke level recorded.

Pass 5 Oct 2013 149,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise : area around fuel sender cap / seal damp.

Fail 5 Oct 2013 149,679 miles

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 89,170 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 88,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 58,887 miles

there is slight play in the steering rack, but it is not considerd excessive

Fail 5 Oct 2011 58,742 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 35,074 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 5 Oct 2010 35,074 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Oct 2009 12,775 miles

Cuts in N/S/F tyre wall

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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FD08 AWH is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FD08 AWH, 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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FD08 AWH is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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