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SA03 ELS

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,128 mi
Last recorded101,128 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 ELS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2025 101,128 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 81,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight pitting to all brake discs

Pass 20 Apr 2011 74,190 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 64,996 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 17,677 miles

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

both rear brake discs are starting to corrode

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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SA03 ELS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SA03 ELS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA03 ELS registered?

SA03 ELS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is SA03 ELS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA03 ELS shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SA03 ELS have outstanding finance?

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