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AX03 GVJ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,892 mi
Last recorded58,892 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 GVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 58,892 miles

coolant leak

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2016 58,892 miles

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

coolant leak

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2015 198,861 miles

engine oil leak

power steering leak

Fail 10 Sep 2015 198,861 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

power steering leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 190,502 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 177,483 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 177,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 167,303 miles

drivers seat damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2011 149,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

bonnet 2nd catch not working

front wipers smeary

n/s track rod end securing nut was loose but tightened up during mot

Fail 4 Oct 2011 149,496 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet 2nd catch not working

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clunk from o/s/f suspension area on steering lock

front wipers smeary

n/s track rod end securing nut was loose but tightened up during mot

Pass 8 Jun 2010 144,150 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 144,150 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 125,673 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 109,948 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 95,887 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 73,318 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 73,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

bothside front brake discs worn

bothside rear brake discs worn

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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AX03 GVJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AX03 GVJ, 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 AX03 GVJ registered?

AX03 GVJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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