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AU53 VUP

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,248 mi
Last recorded138,248 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 VUP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 138,248 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 125,260 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 119,043 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 119,043 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 107,614 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 97,003 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 93,056 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 90,210 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 90,207 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 84,128 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 84,482 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 84,482 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 78,353 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre

slight play steering rack

stone chip in screen

Fail 1 Sep 2011 78,351 miles

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

cut in nearside rear tyre

slight play steering rack

stone chip in screen

Pass 17 Sep 2010 69,650 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 69,648 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 61,657 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2008 52,553 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 43,923 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 34,665 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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AU53 VUP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU53 VUP, 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 AU53 VUP registered?

AU53 VUP is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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