BV08 UFU

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
BLACK
Engine
1364 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
7 March 2027 (266 days away)
Last recorded mileage
21,765 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 65/100

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 18 MOT tests on record with a 89% pass rate and 21,765 miles. While mileage is low, the vehicle's age and repeated advisories for critical systems warrant a thorough inspection.

The vehicle exhibits very low annual mileage, averaging only 5,447 miles per year, with a significant drop in usage from 2011 to 2014 (49,147 miles in 2014 to 95,188 miles in 2025).

Things to check

  • Recurring subframe corrosion (Feb 2019 advisory) escalated to a major failure (Feb 2020).
  • Persistent suspension wear (coil springs, shock absorbers) noted across multiple tests.
  • Engine oil and subframe advisories are recurring, indicating ongoing maintenance needs.
  • Low annual mileage (5,447 mi/yr) for an 18-year-old car suggests limited use.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until March 2027, offering immediate peace of mind.
  • No major structural failures recorded since the initial subframe issue.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory, despite low annual usage.

Mileage history

Mar 2011: 21,765 mi PASSMar 2012: 29,388 mi PASSFeb 2013: 37,783 mi PASSFeb 2014: 49,147 mi PASSFeb 2015: 59,765 mi PASSFeb 2016: 66,566 mi FAILMar 2016: 66,576 mi PASSFeb 2017: 70,011 mi PASSFeb 2018: 72,192 mi PASSFeb 2019: 74,160 mi PASSFeb 2020: 76,312 mi FAILFeb 2020: 76,313 mi PASSFeb 2021: 78,011 mi PASSMar 2022: 81,285 mi PASSFeb 2023: 83,613 mi PASSFeb 2024: 91,967 mi PASSMar 2025: 95,188 mi PASSFeb 2026: 98,964 mi PASS99k60k22kMar 2011Feb 2026

MOT test history — 16/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2011 PASS 21,765 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Mar 2012 PASS 29,388 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Feb 2013 PASS 37,783 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2014 PASS 49,147 mi None recorded
Feb 2015 PASS 59,765 mi None recorded
Feb 2016 FAIL 66,566 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Mar 2016 PASS 66,576 mi None recorded
Feb 2017 PASS 70,011 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Feb 2018 PASS 72,192 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Feb 2019 PASS 74,160 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY slight play in nearside and offside front top mounts
Feb 2020 FAIL 76,312 mi
MAJOR Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Feb 2020 PASS 76,313 mi None recorded
Feb 2021 PASS 78,011 mi None recorded
Mar 2022 PASS 81,285 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Feb 2023 PASS 83,613 mi None recorded
Feb 2024 PASS 91,967 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Mar 2025 PASS 95,188 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Feb 2026 PASS 98,964 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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