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AV56 TCJ

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

181,495 mi
Last recorded181,495 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 TCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 181,495 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

advise front anti roll bar d bushes

advise oil sweat at engine area

Fail 2 Jul 2019 181,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

advise front anti roll bar d bushes

advise oil sweat at engine area

Pass 25 Jun 2018 160,919 miles

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

wipers parking when switched on, working when switched off

Nearside door handle insecure

Fail 20 Jun 2018 160,917 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn 2x both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

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

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

wipers parking when switched on, working when switched off

Nearside door handle insecure

Pass 6 May 2017 141,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

air box loose

various brake pipes corroded

wipers smearing plus not fully parking

Pass 17 Mar 2016 113,591 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

handbrake cables corroded and slightly frayed

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 113,591 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

handbrake cables corroded and slightly frayed

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2015 92,879 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fault at wipers /motor

grease on brake and suspension components

knock from front

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 19 Jan 2015 92,879 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

fault at wipers /motor

grease on brake and suspension components

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Dec 2013 85,881 miles

o/s/r disc corroded on inner face

wiper switch faulty but not affecting proper use of wipers or screenwash

Fail 30 Nov 2013 85,824 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre scrubbed on outer edge sidewall

o/s/r disc corroded on inner face

tyre size 205/65/16

wiper switch faulty but not affecting proper use of wipers or screenwash

Pass 28 Nov 2012 74,303 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 74,284 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 58,573 miles

front brake pads look low

o/s/f tyre tread is low

Fail 11 Jun 2011 58,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake pads look low

o/s/f tyre tread is low

Pass 1 Jun 2010 48,455 miles

front brake pads look low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r shockabsorber casing damaged

rear brake pads look low

Fail 31 May 2010 48,423 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads look low

n/s/r shockabsorber casing damaged

rear brake pads look low

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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AV56 TCJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 106,157 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 AV56 TCJ, 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 20 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV56 TCJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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