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AV53 UHL

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,826 mi
Last recorded133,826 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 133,826 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 133,008 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 121,165 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear 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))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 121,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear 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 29 Sep 2023 98,889 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 91,236 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 91,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 82,404 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 78,564 miles

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

windscreen damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2020 78,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 70,210 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 13 Sep 2019 70,198 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside door mirror cracked

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2018 67,596 miles

chip in windscreen

door mirrors cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2017 65,859 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2016 62,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 60,042 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 60,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 57,107 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 54,661 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 50,855 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 50,855 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 46,718 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 46,716 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 41,195 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 35,468 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 35,468 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 29,782 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 29,481 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 24,404 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 18,261 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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AV53 UHL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UHL, 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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AV53 UHL is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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