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AV03 SXS

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,305 mi
Last recorded227,305 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 SXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 227,305 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 227,305 miles

Ball joint has slight play n/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

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

coil spring corroded all fitted (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank straps corroding

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 25 Jul 2015 222,718 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 15 Jul 2014 216,939 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 199,623 miles

Oil leak

rear footbrake readings low

Fail 7 Jun 2013 199,620 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

sun viser taped up

Pass 2 Jul 2012 183,627 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2012 183,627 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2011 162,425 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)

both rear discse worn corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2011 162,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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)

both rear discse worn corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2010 135,949 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

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

o/s/f lwer h/lamp cowl insecure

Fail 6 Apr 2010 135,863 miles

Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

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

o/s/f lwer h/lamp cowl insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2009 115,737 miles

Oil leak

non standard linkage fitted to load sensing valve, appears to operate ok and adjustment also appears ok however attention may be neccesary to establish original setup is maintained

slight play in front steering arm

Fail 26 Feb 2009 115,735 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in front steering arm

Pass 27 Feb 2008 104,904 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 104,904 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2007 94,571 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 85,963 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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AV03 SXS is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV03 SXS, 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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AV03 SXS is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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