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AV53 UYH

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

221,833 mi
Last recorded221,833 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 UYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 221,833 miles

rubber missing on throttle peddle

screen cracked not in view

Fail 19 Jan 2016 221,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rubber missing on throttle peddle

screen cracked not in view

Pass 8 Jan 2015 209,583 miles

High Level Brake Light Not Working

N/S Steering Rack Arm Slight Movement

O/S/F Inner Door Handly Has Tempory repair

Fail 7 Jan 2015 209,583 miles

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

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

Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

High Level Brake Light Not Working

N/S Steering Rack Arm Slight Movement

O/S/F Inner Door Handly Has Tempory repair

Pass 24 Jul 2013 195,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 195,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 186,361 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 176,130 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 169,699 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 147,419 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 115,912 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 115,912 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 94,401 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 94,401 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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 UYH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 113,068 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UYH, 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 UYH is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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