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AJ52 OVU

2002 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

247,122 mi
Last recorded247,122 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro112,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 OVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2024 247,122 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 240,090 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 235,229 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 230,009 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 220,111 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 214,086 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 172,685 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 104,761 miles

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipes - meets minimum requirement

Front tyres wearing at edges

Front wipers worn / smearing

Slight movement in front anti roll bar bushes

Slight movement in front top strut mounts

Fail 22 Nov 2017 104,736 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipes - meets minimum requirement

Front tyres wearing at edges

Front wipers worn / smearing

Slight movement in front anti roll bar bushes

Slight movement in front top strut mounts

Pass 19 Nov 2016 95,669 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 85,392 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 85,316 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 76,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2013 64,967 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 57,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 57,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 49,516 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,512 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 43,512 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 36,553 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 33,236 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 26,978 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 21,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 16,500 miles

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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AJ52 OVU is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 112,634 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 AJ52 OVU, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ52 OVU registered?

AJ52 OVU is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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