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BD06 TAU

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

140,409 mi
Last recorded140,409 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 TAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 140,409 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 137,920 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 133,836 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Dirty (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Dirty (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring upper cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 133,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring upper cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Dirty (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Dirty (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring upper cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 130,210 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jul 2023 130,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded burst and leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2022 126,482 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 126,482 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 122,031 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front anti roll bar links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 118,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 114,372 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 108,925 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 108,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 103,669 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 103,669 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 100,915 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 98,454 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 96,499 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 92,454 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 81,710 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 62,928 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 44,883 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 36,594 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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BD06 TAU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 BD06 TAU, 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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What year was BD06 TAU registered?

BD06 TAU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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