AC08 FHB

2008 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2008
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BEIGE
Engine
1796 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
26 July 2026 (42 days away)
Last recorded mileage
29,443 mi

AI verdict AVOID 47/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2008 Vauxhall has 23 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 29,443 miles. The vehicle's low annual mileage for its age, combined with a pattern of neglect, makes it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage, averaging only 5,470 miles per year, with a significant drop in recent years (e.g., 4,216 miles between Jun 2023 and Jun 2024).

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Jul 2025): Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
  • DANGEROUS engine oil leak (Jul 2021 advisory, escalated to Jul 2025 failure) — critical safety risk.
  • Recurring DANGEROUS headlamp aim failures (Jul 2022, Jul 2023, Jul 2024) — persistent electrical/safety issue.
  • Recurring DANGEROUS brake pad and disc wear (Jul 2021, Jul 2022) — escalating safety hazard.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 8 historical failures

Mileage history

Jul 2011: 29,443 mi PASSJul 2012: 34,900 mi FAILJul 2012: 34,900 mi PASSJul 2013: 38,726 mi FAILJul 2013: 38,726 mi PASSJul 2014: 43,630 mi FAILJul 2014: 43,630 mi PASSJul 2015: 47,692 mi PASSJul 2016: 52,873 mi PASSAug 2017: 57,877 mi PASSJul 2018: 62,288 mi PASSJul 2019: 67,310 mi PASSJul 2020: 71,450 mi PASSJul 2021: 78,375 mi FAILJul 2021: 78,375 mi PASSJul 2022: 82,925 mi FAILJul 2022: 82,925 mi PASSJun 2023: 87,141 mi FAILJun 2023: 87,143 mi PASSJul 2024: 91,484 mi FAILJul 2024: 91,484 mi PASSJul 2025: 96,094 mi FAILJul 2025: 96,096 mi PASS96k63k29kJul 2011Jul 2025

MOT test history — 15/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2011 PASS 29,443 mi None recorded
Jul 2012 FAIL 34,900 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED TRACKING
Jul 2012 PASS 34,900 mi None recorded
Jul 2013 FAIL 38,726 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2013 PASS 38,726 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2014 FAIL 43,630 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED TRACKING
Jul 2014 PASS 43,630 mi None recorded
Jul 2015 PASS 47,692 mi None recorded
Jul 2016 PASS 52,873 mi None recorded
Aug 2017 PASS 57,877 mi None recorded
Jul 2018 PASS 62,288 mi None recorded
Jul 2019 PASS 67,310 mi None recorded
Jul 2020 PASS 71,450 mi None recorded
Jul 2021 FAIL 78,375 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
ADVISORY Exhaust shield insecure
Jul 2021 PASS 78,375 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Exhaust shield insecure
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2022 FAIL 82,925 mi
MAJOR Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
MAJOR Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Jul 2022 PASS 82,925 mi
ADVISORY Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Jun 2023 FAIL 87,141 mi
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
MAJOR Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
MAJOR Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
MINOR Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Jun 2023 PASS 87,143 mi
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Jul 2024 FAIL 91,484 mi
MAJOR Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
MAJOR Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY SERVICE LAMP ON
Jul 2024 PASS 91,484 mi None recorded
Jul 2025 FAIL 96,094 mi
DANGEROUS Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
MINOR Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
Jul 2025 PASS 96,096 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration AC08 FHB, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.