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
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1364 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 13 August 2026 (60 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 17,754 mi
AI verdict AVOID 30/100
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 20 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 17,754 miles. The vehicle's age and recurring issues make it a high-risk purchase.
The mileage trajectory shows a significant decrease from 23,396 miles in Jul 2016 to 23,041 miles in Jul 2017, and very low annual usage averaging 2,334 miles/year, indicating a high risk of odometer tampering.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Jul 2024): Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Jul 2016 (23,396 mi) and Jul 2017 (23,041 mi) — possible odometer tamperin
- DANGEROUS brake failure in Aug 2025, immediately followed by a PASS.
- Mileage decreased between Jul 2016 (23,396 mi) and Jul 2017 (23,041 mi).
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
Mileage history
MOT test history — 16/20 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | PASS | 17,754 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) USER ENTERED front discs slightly corroded
|
| Aug 2012 | PASS | 18,818 mi |
USER ENTERED front brake discs rust lip on inner faces
|
| Jul 2013 | PASS | 19,870 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2014 | PASS | 21,609 mi |
USER ENTERED parking permit swept area USER ENTERED bonnet prop insecure USER ENTERED front number plate margin appears small USER ENTERED rear number plate margin appears small
|
| Jul 2015 | PASS | 21,751 mi |
USER ENTERED bonnet stay prop not attatched to pivot
|
| Jul 2016 | PASS | 23,396 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front outer tyre side wall damaged no plys visible ADVISORY bonnet prop hinge broken ADVISORY front number plate characters appear close to top?
|
| Jul 2017 | PASS | 23,041 mi |
ADVISORY bonnet stay on secure ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre split in side wall but no cords shwing
|
| Mar 2018 | PASS | 23,365 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 25,046 mi |
ADVISORY front tyres worn on edges and nearside badly kerbed
|
| Feb 2020 | FAIL | 25,313 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Feb 2020 | PASS | 25,313 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jul 2020 | PASS | 25,741 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2021 | PASS | 27,995 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 30,952 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jul 2023 | FAIL | 34,136 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and sidewalls (195/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in tread and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jul 2023 | PASS | 34,136 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and sidewalls (195/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in tread and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jul 2024 | FAIL | 36,878 mi |
DANGEROUS Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 36,878 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2025 | FAIL | 41,157 mi |
DANGEROUS Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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| Aug 2025 | PASS | 41,163 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Rear number plate has slight water damage ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front tyre has wear on outer edge ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre has slight wear outer edge ADVISORY Offside Front top mount slight play
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AE58 SYA, 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.