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AV05 USU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

288,049 mi
Last recorded288,049 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 288,049 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play STEERING DRUMSTICK (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 May 2016 287,918 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play STEERING DRUMSTICK (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 271,221 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Mar 2015 271,202 miles

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

Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Mar 2014 257,548 miles

Clufch pedal anti slip pad missing

N/s front tyre worn to limit on inside edge-Advise attention very soon.

N/s rear tyre worn to 2mm

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake discs corroding

Fail 15 Mar 2014 257,548 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Clufch pedal anti slip pad missing

N/s front tyre worn to limit on inside edge-Advise attention very soon.

N/s rear tyre worn to 2mm

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2013 237,935 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 210,978 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 210,978 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side h/brake cable rubbing on wheel

Pass 24 Feb 2011 181,729 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 154,570 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 154,570 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 127,857 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 91,574 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 91,574 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 USU 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 60%.

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 USU, 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 USU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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