AF08 AAD

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
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1248 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
20 September 2026 (98 days away)
Last recorded mileage
40,420 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 43/100

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 22 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate and 40,420 miles. The mileage trajectory shows significant anomalies, including periods of very low usage.

The mileage shows a significant drop from 118,246 miles in Nov 2019 to 119,048 miles in Oct 2020, and then a further drop to 123,218 miles in Nov 2022, indicating periods of very low usage or potential issues.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit (Jul 2018) — immediate safety concern.
  • DANGEROUS defect: Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (Jul 2018) — critical wear item.
  • Recurring Tyre advisories: 11 instances across 8 tests (2018–2021) — persistent wear pattern.
  • Recurring Suspension advisories: 5 instances across 5 tests (2012–2020) — persistent movement in Macpherson strut.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-09-20 — no immediate retest required.
  • No recent MOT failures — last failure was in Oct 2021.
  • Consistent annual mileage (7,404 mi/yr) — no sudden spikes or drops since 2025.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating: 5/5 stars (2017) — high safety standard for its age.

Mileage history

Aug 2011: 40,420 mi FAILAug 2011: 40,420 mi PASSJul 2012: 49,555 mi PASSJul 2013: 57,143 mi FAILJul 2013: 57,145 mi PASSJul 2014: 70,310 mi FAILJul 2014: 70,310 mi PASSJul 2015: 80,005 mi FAILJul 2015: 80,005 mi PASSAug 2016: 87,622 mi PASSAug 2017: 110,536 mi FAILAug 2017: 110,551 mi PASSJul 2018: 115,761 mi FAILJul 2018: 115,765 mi PASSNov 2019: 118,246 mi PASSOct 2020: 119,048 mi FAILOct 2020: 119,048 mi PASSOct 2021: 122,003 mi FAILOct 2021: 122,015 mi PASSNov 2022: 123,218 mi PASSSep 2024: 123,289 mi PASSSep 2025: 130,916 mi PASS131k86k40kAug 2011Sep 2025

MOT test history — 14/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2011 FAIL 40,420 mi
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Aug 2011 PASS 40,420 mi None recorded
Jul 2012 PASS 49,555 mi
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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Jul 2013 FAIL 57,143 mi
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Jul 2013 PASS 57,145 mi
ADVISORY Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Jul 2014 FAIL 70,310 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
USER ENTERED Front registration plate cracked
USER ENTERED Rear exhaust backbox outer skin heavily corroded
Jul 2014 PASS 70,310 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
USER ENTERED Front registration plate cracked
USER ENTERED Rear exhaust backbox outer skin heavily corroded
Jul 2015 FAIL 80,005 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
USER ENTERED exhaust rear box outer skin in poor condition
Jul 2015 PASS 80,005 mi
USER ENTERED exhaust rear box outer skin in poor condition
Aug 2016 PASS 87,622 mi None recorded
Aug 2017 FAIL 110,536 mi
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Aug 2017 PASS 110,551 mi None recorded
Jul 2018 FAIL 115,761 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
ADVISORY exhaust back box Corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mount slight play
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount slight play
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Jul 2018 PASS 115,765 mi
ADVISORY exhaust back box Corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mount slight play
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount slight play
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nov 2019 PASS 118,246 mi
ADVISORY Engine oil leak
Oct 2020 FAIL 119,048 mi
PRS Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PRS Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear shock absorber buffer split
ADVISORY Offside Rear shock absorber buffer split
Oct 2020 PASS 119,048 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear shock absorber buffer split
ADVISORY Offside Rear shock absorber buffer split
Oct 2021 FAIL 122,003 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
DANGEROUS Sub-frame has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Oct 2021 PASS 122,015 mi
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))
Nov 2022 PASS 123,218 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sep 2024 PASS 123,289 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LHR tyre getting low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2025 PASS 130,916 mi None recorded

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