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AX04 AYB

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,783 mi
Last recorded157,783 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 AYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 157,783 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 157,783 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 155,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear tyres perishing

Fail 27 Jan 2012 155,767 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Feb 2011 140,643 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 140,642 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 124,988 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 124,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 113,949 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 113,949 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 94,490 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 94,490 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AX04 AYB is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 110,099 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 AX04 AYB, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AX04 AYB is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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