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AV04 DCX

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

164,455 mi
Last recorded164,455 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 DCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 164,455 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both headlight lenses foggy

Pass 19 Nov 2024 158,673 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill - jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 155,525 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 148,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 142,487 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 135,906 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 125,820 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil level above maximum mark

Fail 10 Jul 2019 125,790 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper blades (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil level above maximum mark

Pass 4 Jul 2018 119,530 miles

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

o/s/r outer clear lens damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2018 119,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

o/s/r outer clear lens damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2017 111,982 miles

centre stop inop

play in n/s inner rack joint

Fail 1 Jul 2017 111,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre stop inop

play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 8 Jul 2016 105,188 miles

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

slight play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 8 Jul 2016 105,188 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 1 Jul 2015 97,873 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 97,873 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 82,509 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre in shoulder

slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 6 Jul 2013 82,509 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre in shoulder

slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 5 Jul 2012 72,869 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2012 72,869 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in offside of rack

Pass 8 Jul 2011 64,215 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 64,163 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 53,787 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 44,177 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 34,665 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 9 Jul 2007 25,106 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 22,213 miles

n/s/r lens broke.no white light showing to rear

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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AV04 DCX is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 110,099 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 AV04 DCX, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV04 DCX is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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