BD08 OPW

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
RED
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 1 June 2025
Last recorded mileage
14,721 mi

AI verdict AVOID 40/100

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 24 MOT tests on record with a 58% pass rate and 14,721 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2025-06-01, which is a critical red flag.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage, averaging 6,564 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre failure on 2013-07-19, immediately followed by a pass.
  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2023-06-01, indicating severe neglect.
  • Recurring suspension arm corrosion (Jun 2020) and subframe corrosion (Jun 2020) are major structural concerns.
  • Recurring tyre failures (Jun 2018, May 2021) and brake pad wear (Jun 2018) show a pattern of deferred maintenance.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 10 historical failures
  • Mileage is consistent and normal for its age, averaging 6,564 miles/year.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation.
  • The vehicle has a valid DVLA registration and MOT expiry date.

Mileage history

Jul 2011: 14,721 mi PASSJul 2012: 19,060 mi PASSJul 2013: 25,274 mi FAILJul 2013: 25,276 mi PASSJul 2014: 33,707 mi FAILJul 2014: 33,707 mi PASSJul 2015: 38,362 mi PASSJul 2015: 38,362 mi FAILJul 2016: 41,512 mi PASSJul 2017: 45,187 mi FAILJul 2017: 45,192 mi PASSJun 2018: 53,845 mi PASSJun 2019: 62,673 mi FAILJun 2019: 62,673 mi PASSJun 2020: 66,831 mi FAILJun 2020: 66,837 mi PASSMay 2021: 75,389 mi FAILMay 2021: 75,392 mi PASSMay 2022: 86,542 mi FAILMay 2022: 86,554 mi PASSJun 2023: 100,714 mi FAILJun 2023: 100,717 mi PASSMay 2024: 107,689 mi FAILMay 2024: 107,693 mi PASS108k61k15kJul 2011May 2024

MOT test history — 14/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2011 PASS 14,721 mi None recorded
Jul 2012 PASS 19,060 mi None recorded
Jul 2013 FAIL 25,274 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2013 PASS 25,276 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2014 FAIL 33,707 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear 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)
Jul 2014 PASS 33,707 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Jul 2015 PASS 38,362 mi None recorded
Jul 2015 FAIL 38,362 mi
PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Jul 2016 PASS 41,512 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 FAIL 45,187 mi
FAIL Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FAIL Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY offside rear tyre has cut outer sidewall no ply or cords exposed
ADVISORY nearside rear tyre has cut outer sidewall no ply or cords exposed
Jul 2017 PASS 45,192 mi
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY offside rear tyre has cut outer sidewall no ply or cords exposed
ADVISORY nearside rear tyre has cut outer sidewall no ply or cords exposed
Jun 2018 PASS 53,845 mi
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre stepped on inner edge
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre stepped on inner edge
ADVISORY off side front strut top bush worn
ADVISORY near side front strut top bush worn
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Jun 2019 FAIL 62,673 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MAJOR Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Jun 2019 PASS 62,673 mi None recorded
Jun 2020 FAIL 66,831 mi
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Jun 2020 PASS 66,837 mi
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
May 2021 FAIL 75,389 mi
MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also has wire out (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
May 2021 PASS 75,392 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
May 2022 FAIL 86,542 mi
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MAJOR Rear Registration plate inscription illegible likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
May 2022 PASS 86,554 mi
MINOR Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Jun 2023 FAIL 100,714 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY clutch pedal rubber missing at time of test
ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Jun 2023 PASS 100,717 mi
ADVISORY clutch pedal rubber missing at time of test
ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
May 2024 FAIL 107,689 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
May 2024 PASS 107,693 mi None recorded

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