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AD05 ARD

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

109,193 mi
Last recorded109,193 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 ARD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 109,193 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 109,193 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 109,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to both front jacking points (not in prescribed area

Pass 12 Oct 2023 105,821 miles

corrosion to both front jacking points (not in perscribed area

Pass 26 Oct 2022 103,370 miles

corrosion holes to both front jacking points (not in pescribed area

front brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2022 103,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion holes to both front jacking points (not in pescribed area

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2021 97,567 miles

front brake pads and discs in poor condition

Fail 18 Oct 2021 97,549 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front brake pads and discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2020 94,277 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 91,321 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 10 Apr 2019 91,309 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 3.08 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 88,998 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 84,278 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 84,278 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 78,132 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front play in steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,548 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 65,106 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 65,092 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 56,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 56,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 50,620 miles

steering lock not engaging with ignition key removed cannot find failure 2.1 on system

Fail 12 Apr 2012 50,606 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

steering lock not engaging with ignition key removed cannot find failure 2.1 on system

Pass 7 Apr 2011 41,144 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 34,840 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 34,840 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2009 28,158 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 132,155 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 101,634 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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AD05 ARD is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 107,499 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD05 ARD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD05 ARD registered?

AD05 ARD is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is AD05 ARD safe to buy?

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