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AO03 NJU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,540 mi
Last recorded171,540 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 NJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 171,540 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front roll bar bushes have some movement

Fail 31 Mar 2017 171,530 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard parts missing (3.6.E.2)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front roll bar bushes have some movement

Pass 2 Apr 2016 160,257 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 146,598 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 133,559 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 121,807 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 106,575 miles

Nearside Front 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 30 Mar 2011 93,891 miles

rear discs corroding

slight play in both inner stering rack joints

Fail 30 Mar 2011 93,890 miles

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

rear discs corroding

slight play in both inner stering rack joints

Pass 18 Mar 2010 79,543 miles

slight wear in inner rack joints

wear in front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

Fail 16 Mar 2010 79,543 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs rusting

slight wear in inner rack joints

wear in front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 27 Mar 2009 68,610 miles

small chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Apr 2008 56,851 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack ends

small chips in screen

Fail 29 Mar 2008 56,725 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack ends

small chips in screen

Pass 15 Mar 2006 35,100 miles

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

both rear tyres have a nail in tread

front tyres starting to wear slightly on edges

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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AO03 NJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 113,068 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 AO03 NJU, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO03 NJU registered?

AO03 NJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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