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AV05 AVJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

224,612 mi
Last recorded224,612 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 AVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 224,612 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 214,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 200,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 200,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 195,795 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018 195,795 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (1.2.1f)

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

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 182,494 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 182,493 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 172,334 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 172,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working side lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Main beam & dip beam (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working Side lamp (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 163,210 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 148,234 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 147,302 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2010 127,500 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 127,500 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 105,268 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 105,267 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 88,095 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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AV05 AVJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV05 AVJ, 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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AV05 AVJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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