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BU12 AVW

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,409 mi
Last recorded101,409 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 AVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 101,409 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 101,409 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached bolt joint fixing bolts lose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2024 85,036 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 85,028 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 81,364 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 76,162 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 74,352 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 73,897 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 61,892 miles

Centre seat does not fold to allow proper access to rear seats

Fail 1 Jun 2020 61,885 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Centre seat does not fold to allow proper access to rear seats

Pass 24 Apr 2019 57,937 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 57,937 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 52,645 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 46,451 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 46,448 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 39,841 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 31,719 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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BU12 AVW is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 102,326 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 BU12 AVW, 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 14 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU12 AVW is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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