AM08 GOU

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
1910 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 10 August 2018
Last recorded mileage
38,266 mi

AI verdict BUY 77/100

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 9 MOT tests on record with a 89% pass rate and 38,266 miles. While it's an older diesel, the recent clean passes and no recurring major issues make it a viable purchase.

The mileage trajectory shows consistent, low annual usage, averaging 9,378 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, including a period of very low usage (May 2013 to Dec 2013).

Things to check

  • Vehicle is 18 years old, indicating significant accumulated wear and tear.
  • The 2013-05-17 MOT failure for a fractured offside rear coil spring is a structural concern.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • The 2013-05-17 MOT failure for a fractured offside rear coil spring was immediately rectified and passed on 2013-05-22.
  • The vehicle has consistently low annual mileage, averaging 9,378 miles/year, which is below the UK average of 8,000.
  • The 2017-08-01 MOT pass shows no current advisories, indicating good current condition.

Mileage history

Jun 2011: 38,266 mi PASSMay 2012: 40,457 mi PASSMay 2013: 46,367 mi FAILMay 2013: 46,443 mi PASSDec 2013: 49,962 mi PASSAug 2014: 56,236 mi PASSJul 2015: 64,253 mi PASSJul 2016: 72,622 mi PASSAug 2017: 90,185 mi PASS90k64k38kJun 2011Aug 2017

MOT test history — 8/9 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2011 PASS 38,266 mi None recorded
May 2012 PASS 40,457 mi None recorded
May 2013 FAIL 46,367 mi
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
May 2013 PASS 46,443 mi None recorded
Dec 2013 PASS 49,962 mi None recorded
Aug 2014 PASS 56,236 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Jul 2015 PASS 64,253 mi None recorded
Jul 2016 PASS 72,622 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder worn smooth (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Aug 2017 PASS 90,185 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)

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