BT08 AUN

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
996 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
14 July 2026 (30 days away)
Last recorded mileage
4,564 mi

AI verdict AVOID 39/100

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 22 MOT tests on record with a 68% pass rate and 4,564 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, with a 7.3× increase in the last year, and a 13-year period of very low usage.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before Feb 2016 (163 mi/yr equivalent), then a 13-year gap, followed by a 7.3× increase in usage before Jul 2025 (26,958 mi/yr equivalent).

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (Mar 2021 FAIL).
  • DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below 1.6mm (Mar 2020 FAIL).
  • DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below 1.6mm (Mar 2020 FAIL).
  • DANGEROUS defect: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to 1.9mm (Mar 2020 FAIL).

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 7 historical failures

Mileage history

May 2011: 4,564 mi PASSApr 2012: 5,048 mi PASSApr 2013: 5,567 mi FAILApr 2013: 5,567 mi PASSApr 2014: 6,006 mi PASSApr 2015: 6,382 mi PASSFeb 2016: 6,516 mi PASSFeb 2017: 14,938 mi PASSFeb 2018: 20,878 mi PASSFeb 2019: 26,902 mi FAILFeb 2019: 26,904 mi PASSMar 2020: 32,145 mi FAILMar 2020: 32,145 mi PASSMar 2021: 33,341 mi FAILMar 2021: 33,341 mi PASSMar 2022: 37,758 mi PASSAug 2023: 40,932 mi FAILAug 2023: 40,932 mi PASSAug 2024: 41,056 mi FAILAug 2024: 41,056 mi PASSJul 2025: 65,134 mi FAILJul 2025: 65,134 mi PASS65k35k5kMay 2011Jul 2025

MOT test history — 15/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2011 PASS 4,564 mi None recorded
Apr 2012 PASS 5,048 mi None recorded
Apr 2013 FAIL 5,567 mi
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Apr 2013 PASS 5,567 mi None recorded
Apr 2014 PASS 6,006 mi None recorded
Apr 2015 PASS 6,382 mi None recorded
Feb 2016 PASS 6,516 mi None recorded
Feb 2017 PASS 14,938 mi
ADVISORY Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Feb 2018 PASS 20,878 mi None recorded
Feb 2019 FAIL 26,902 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Feb 2019 PASS 26,904 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2020 FAIL 32,145 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 1.9mm, worn on outer shoulder (165/70/14). (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 2.6mm also perished. (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Mar 2020 PASS 32,145 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 1.9mm, worn on outer shoulder (165/70/14). (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 2.6mm also perished. (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Mar 2021 FAIL 33,341 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2021 PASS 33,341 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2022 PASS 37,758 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2023 FAIL 40,932 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2023 PASS 40,932 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2024 FAIL 41,056 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Aug 2024 PASS 41,056 mi None recorded
Jul 2025 FAIL 65,134 mi
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MINOR Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Jul 2025 PASS 65,134 mi
MINOR Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT08 AUN, 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.