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AV05 UTE

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

333,255 mi
Last recorded333,255 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 333,255 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wor on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower quarter panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear o/s/r fog light cover lens missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 324,050 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroding in clamps (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse light lens missing

Pass 5 Mar 2024 311,109 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 298,596 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))

Nearside Front indicator lens cracked

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 286,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 274,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 263,341 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 263,341 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 250,947 miles

both front discs corroded on inner faces

nearside washer jet doesn't fully hit screen

Pass 17 Feb 2018 243,004 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2018 243,004 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 231,058 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 231,058 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front position lamps (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 225,295 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 210,943 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 198,599 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 188,194 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 179,640 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 171,623 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 164,151 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 164,151 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 128,377 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 UTE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AV05 UTE, 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 AV05 UTE registered?

AV05 UTE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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