AJ08 OHW

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
BLACK
Engine
1248 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
19 August 2026 (66 days away)
Last recorded mileage
47,644 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 65/100

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 75% pass rate and 47,644 miles. The recent advisory for a CV boot requires immediate attention.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,787 miles/year, with a significant drop from 136,360 miles in Aug 2019 to 154,851 miles in Aug 2025, suggesting a change in usage or a period of inactivity.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defect on 2021-08-01 (test 143825) indicates a critical safety failure.
  • Major suspension failure on 2021-08-01 (test 143825) for a fractured nearside front coil spring.
  • Major brake failure on 2021-08-01 (test 143825) for a serious fluid leak in the nearside rear shock absorbers.
  • Recurring tyre advisories from 2020-07-01 onwards, escalating to dangerous defects by 2021-08-01.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until 2026-08-19, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent mileage averaging 8,787 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
  • No recurring major failures since the 2021-08-01 retest, suggesting issues were addressed.

Mileage history

Apr 2011: 47,644 mi PASSApr 2012: 60,885 mi PASSApr 2012: 60,885 mi FAILMay 2013: 72,607 mi PASSMay 2013: 72,607 mi FAILMay 2014: 83,282 mi PASSMay 2014: 83,282 mi FAILMay 2015: 95,450 mi PASSMay 2016: 110,497 mi PASSMay 2017: 120,578 mi FAILMay 2017: 120,578 mi PASSAug 2018: 130,183 mi PASSAug 2019: 136,360 mi PASSJul 2020: 140,095 mi PASSAug 2021: 143,825 mi FAILAug 2021: 143,825 mi PASSAug 2022: 146,922 mi PASSAug 2023: 150,276 mi PASSJul 2024: 153,160 mi PASSAug 2025: 154,851 mi PASS155k101k48kApr 2011Aug 2025

MOT test history — 15/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2011 PASS 47,644 mi None recorded
Apr 2012 PASS 60,885 mi None recorded
Apr 2012 FAIL 60,885 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
May 2013 PASS 72,607 mi None recorded
May 2013 FAIL 72,607 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
May 2014 PASS 83,282 mi None recorded
May 2014 FAIL 83,282 mi
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
May 2015 PASS 95,450 mi None recorded
May 2016 PASS 110,497 mi None recorded
May 2017 FAIL 120,578 mi
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
May 2017 PASS 120,578 mi None recorded
Aug 2018 PASS 130,183 mi None recorded
Aug 2019 PASS 136,360 mi None recorded
Jul 2020 PASS 140,095 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Aug 2021 FAIL 143,825 mi
ADVISORY under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
MINOR Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Aug 2021 PASS 143,825 mi
ADVISORY under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2022 PASS 146,922 mi
ADVISORY Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2023 PASS 150,276 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on its limit (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Jul 2024 PASS 153,160 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2025 PASS 154,851 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner cv boot slight cut

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