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
- 1910 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 15 November 2017
- Last recorded mileage
- 70,186 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 45/100
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 14 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate and 70,186 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the high mileage and numerous past issues warrant a thorough inspection.
The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage (76 mi/yr equivalent) before Nov 2015, followed by a significant spike to 17,240 miles/year, indicating inconsistent usage patterns.
Things to check
- 2017-11-15 MOT expired; vehicle is currently on SORN with no active MOT.
- May 2012: Failed MOT for windscreen wipers and washer fluid, indicating basic maintenance neglect.
- May 2012: Failed MOT for rear tyres worn close to legal limit, a recurring issue.
- May 2012: Failed MOT for nearside rear brake binding, a serious safety concern.
Working in its favour
- The vehicle has a valid MOT certificate as of the last test in Oct 2016.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
- The 2017 Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars suggests a generally safe vehicle.
- The car has consistently passed retests after failures, indicating issues were addressed.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 9/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | FAIL | 70,186 mi |
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
|
| Jun 2011 | PASS | 70,186 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
|
| May 2012 | PASS | 101,674 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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) USER ENTERED INSP lamp on USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
|
| May 2012 | FAIL | 101,674 mi |
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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) USER ENTERED INSP lamp on USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
|
| Apr 2013 | FAIL | 121,879 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) USER ENTERED all brake discs worn
|
| May 2013 | PASS | 121,884 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2013 | PASS | 122,135 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
|
| Oct 2013 | FAIL | 122,749 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) FAIL Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) USER ENTERED mid rear seat belt stalk cover missing USER ENTERED damage osr light unit
|
| Oct 2013 | PASS | 122,749 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) USER ENTERED mid rear seat belt stalk cover missing USER ENTERED damage osr light unit
|
| Oct 2014 | PASS | 139,291 mi |
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) USER ENTERED Centre rear seat belt buckle casing missing USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay USER ENTERED Nearside front tyre has a cut in tread USER ENTERED Both rear tyre treads wearing out of shape
|
| Oct 2014 | FAIL | 139,291 mi |
PRS Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) PRS Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) USER ENTERED Centre rear seat belt buckle casing missing USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay USER ENTERED Nearside front tyre has a cut in tread USER ENTERED Both rear tyre treads wearing out of shape
|
| Feb 2015 | PASS | 140,253 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) USER ENTERED uneven wear both rear tyres USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| Nov 2015 | PASS | 140,313 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2016 | PASS | 152,186 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit deteriorated and some cuts (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit deteriorated (4.1.E.1)
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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD08 ONT, 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.