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AU55 SXT

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

264,547 mi
Last recorded264,547 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 SXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 264,547 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 264,540 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

Rear body damage

Pass 28 Nov 2016 257,573 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 247,359 miles

Both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 22 Dec 2014 244,336 miles

Drivers seat belt retraction slow

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 233,221 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 233,220 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 224,310 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 212,816 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 187,002 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 187,002 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 148,358 miles

offside front tyre has some side wall damage

Fail 24 Dec 2009 148,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front tyre has some side wall damage

Pass 4 Dec 2008 109,645 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 109,645 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre low and punctured with nail

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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AU55 SXT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU55 SXT, 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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What year was AU55 SXT registered?

AU55 SXT is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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