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
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 19 September 2026 (97 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 17,243 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 21 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 17,243 miles. The vehicle's age, combined with its poor maintenance record and potential odometer tampering, makes it an extremely high-risk purchase.
The mileage decreased from 96,422 miles in Sep 2024 to 89,124 miles in Sep 2025, a clear red flag for possible odometer tampering.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Sep 2024 (96,422 mi) and Sep 2025 (89,124 mi) — possible odometer tamperin
- DANGEROUS defects recorded for steering, suspension, tyres, and brakes across multiple tests.
- Mileage decreased by 7,298 miles between Sep 2024 and Sep 2025, indicating potential odometer tampering.
- Recurring failures in critical safety systems like steering, suspension, and brakes, showing a pattern of neglect.
Working in its favour
- The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT until September 2026, indicating it is roadworthy for now.
- No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check) or write-off markers is present in the provided data.
- The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for 2017 provides a basic level of crashworthiness for occupants.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 14/21 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | PASS | 17,243 mi |
USER ENTERED N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.
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| Aug 2012 | FAIL | 27,254 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) USER ENTERED o/s/front and n/s/rear tyres perishing
|
| Jun 2013 | PASS | 35,562 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2014 | FAIL | 45,321 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
|
| Jun 2014 | PASS | 45,321 mi |
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
|
| Jun 2015 | PASS | 53,809 mi |
USER ENTERED Non obligatory mirror damaged USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
|
| Jun 2016 | PASS | 60,752 mi |
ADVISORY both front tyres under inflated and starting to split in inner walls
|
| Jun 2017 | PASS | 67,636 mi |
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre exhaust. system also tatty/corroded before and after (7.1.2)
|
| Jun 2018 | PASS | 74,500 mi |
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY parking brake reserve travel close to limit ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Sep 2019 | FAIL | 77,688 mi |
MAJOR Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
|
| Sep 2019 | PASS | 77,688 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 79,684 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2021 | FAIL | 80,738 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
|
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 80,740 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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| Sep 2022 | FAIL | 82,716 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 82,721 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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| Sep 2023 | PASS | 84,786 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) MINOR Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
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| Sep 2024 | FAIL | 86,919 mi |
MAJOR Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d)) MAJOR Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) MAJOR Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b)) ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both MAJOR Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad trapped and overheated (1.1.13 (c))
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| Sep 2024 | FAIL | 96,422 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play dust cover worn / perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play dust cover worn / perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) PRS Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
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| Sep 2024 | PASS | 96,422 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play dust cover worn / perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play dust cover worn / perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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| Sep 2025 | PASS | 89,124 mi |
MINOR Offside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AP08 UDN, 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.