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AV52 USW

2002 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

189,223 mi
Last recorded189,223 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro112,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 USW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 189,223 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 189,130 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 180,965 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front inner sill box sections (both sides) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 180,961 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement centre (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front top mounts tight when turning

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak from top hose and radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front inner sill box sections (both sides) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 173,547 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides outer sills, both front inner box sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate loose

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 173,547 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides outer sills, both front inner box sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate loose

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 163,126 miles

Both rear brake back plates insecure

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front top mount badly worn

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Severe play ()

Fail 19 Nov 2020 162,958 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake back plates insecure

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front top mount badly worn

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Severe play ()

Pass 22 Nov 2019 155,170 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both brake back pates in poor condition

Fail 22 Nov 2019 155,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both brake back pates in poor condition

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 147,994 miles

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

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

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

Rear Both brake back plates in poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2017 139,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear back plate in poor condition

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear back plate in poor condition

Oil leak Bad oil leak from engine ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 139,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear back plate in poor condition

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear back plate in poor condition

Oil leak Bad oil leak from engine ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 131,500 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Nov 2015 123,842 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 116,085 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2014 116,085 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 103,077 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 103,077 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 89,319 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 89,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 77,305 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 66,858 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 66,840 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres starting to wear

Pass 10 Nov 2009 53,402 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 53,402 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 42,215 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 32,182 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 32,182 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 20,958 miles

N/S/R Tyre starting to show signs of perishing

Pass 30 Nov 2005 14,228 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)

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 USW is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 112,634 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 AV52 USW, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV52 USW is a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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