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AO02 YRU

2002 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,830 mi
Last recorded161,830 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro112,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 YRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 161,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear line by load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 161,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear line by load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp NS + OS traffication (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 153,932 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Offside Front seat in poor condition

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 27 Sep 2023 148,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 142,539 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 29 Sep 2022 142,409 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both front brake hoses insecure

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 2 Sep 2021 137,936 miles

Front both top strut mounts have slight play

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 137,931 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement steady bar underneath in the middle (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.71 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front both top strut mounts have slight play

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 132,680 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle emissions to clean

Fail 17 Sep 2020 132,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle emissions to clean

Pass 20 Sep 2019 128,125 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

radiator showing signs of leakage

Fail 20 Sep 2019 128,124 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.71 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

radiator showing signs of leakage

Pass 14 Sep 2018 124,654 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 124,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 121,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front top mounts deteriorated

both rear tyres heavily perishing

engine has a oil leak

nail in n/s/f tyre

slight play in both front inner rack arms

Fail 16 Sep 2017 121,549 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front top mounts deteriorated

both rear tyres heavily perishing

engine has a oil leak

nail in n/s/f tyre

slight play in both front inner rack arms

Pass 20 Sep 2016 117,391 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 117,340 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 112,306 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Severe oil leak from turbo

Fail 21 Sep 2015 112,291 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened parking brake cable (3.5.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Severe oil leak from turbo

Pass 8 Sep 2014 107,143 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 107,143 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 100,570 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 100,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 92,742 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

High level brake not working

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 83,140 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 83,138 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 78,548 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 78,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 70,806 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 61,404 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 52,501 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 42,540 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 42,540 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 41,921 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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AO02 YRU is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO02 YRU, 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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AO02 YRU is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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