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AV53 DFD

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

189,029 mi
Last recorded189,029 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 DFD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 189,029 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 189,025 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 177,336 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 172,844 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 168,781 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 162,313 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 155,618 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 141,082 miles

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2010 124,622 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 119,128 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 114,494 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 95,125 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 84,800 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 84,798 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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AV53 DFD is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV53 DFD, 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 AV53 DFD registered?

AV53 DFD is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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