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MD08 AXW

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,695 mi
Last recorded162,695 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 AXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 162,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 153,906 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 153,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 148,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 142,318 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Spare tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 142,318 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Spare tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 136,276 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 136,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 129,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 5 Aug 2019 129,323 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 31 Aug 2018 123,037 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 116,662 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 116,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front strut top seized

Pass 31 Aug 2016 108,807 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 98,418 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 98,418 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 88,456 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 88,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

warning lamp

Pass 10 Jul 2013 84,218 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 84,199 miles

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 71,265 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 51,465 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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MD08 AXW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MD08 AXW, 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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MD08 AXW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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