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BT52 AUV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

150,510 mi
Last recorded150,510 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 AUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 150,510 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 150,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 142,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2015 142,329 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 128,037 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 117,781 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 117,781 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 106,326 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 101,811 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack near/side track rod joint

Fail 6 Oct 2010 101,811 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering rack near/side track rod joint

Pass 7 Oct 2009 97,311 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 97,311 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 89,347 miles

brake backplate missing from offside rear hub

noise from nearside front,possibly worn balljoint,see fail

Fail 22 Sep 2008 89,347 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake backplate missing from offside rear hub

noise from nearside front,possibly worn balljoint,see fail

Pass 21 Sep 2007 76,958 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 76,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 49,121 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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BT52 AUV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 BT52 AUV, 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 BT52 AUV registered?

BT52 AUV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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