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AU54 LPE

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

133,686 mi
Last recorded133,686 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 LPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 133,686 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 131,277 miles

All brake discs are slightly worn

Corrosion to all brake ferrules

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2024 129,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 128,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2023 128,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2022 126,141 miles

Corrosion to all brake ferrules

Corrosion to both front inner sills

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 122,926 miles

Corrosion to both rear ferrules

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

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

Slight corrosion to both front coil springs

Slight oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2020 121,470 miles

Offside Front Brake is binding slightly

Slight oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2019 118,426 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2018 112,800 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2017 108,539 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 102,582 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 97,904 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 92,311 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

O/S/F fog lamp inop

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 92,311 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

O/S/F fog lamp inop

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 85,073 miles

all discs worn + corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2013 85,073 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all discs worn + corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2012 77,272 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 70,579 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 63,718 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 57,559 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 57,556 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jan 2008 51,434 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 51,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Vauxhall Vivaro reliability report

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AU54 LPE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AU54 LPE, 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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AU54 LPE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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