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AV52 DBU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

142,728 mi
Last recorded142,728 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 DBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 142,728 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 141,661 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 141,661 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 139,348 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Mar 2024 139,348 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2023 136,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 136,723 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 132,948 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 130,601 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 128,647 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 128,647 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 126,517 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 126,010 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 126,010 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 123,741 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 123,741 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 122,099 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 122,099 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 119,582 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 119,582 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 115,905 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 112,966 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 112,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 106,959 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 102,105 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 102,105 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 96,558 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 90,264 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 84,042 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 78,552 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 73,919 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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AV52 DBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 AV52 DBU, 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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What year was AV52 DBU registered?

AV52 DBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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