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DE03 DAU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,766 mi
Last recorded193,766 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 DAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 193,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 193,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 180,778 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 180,768 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 167,935 miles

both front shock absorbers damp

high level stop lamp not working

offside front brake starting to bind

Pass 6 Mar 2014 153,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 141,383 miles

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

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

high level stoplamp not working

Pass 2 Mar 2012 133,297 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 133,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 123,035 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 123,033 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 113,155 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 113,155 miles

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 105,127 miles

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

alternator belt fraying

Fail 17 Apr 2009 105,127 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

alternator belt fraying

Pass 19 Apr 2008 86,215 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 71,321 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 62,020 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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DE03 DAU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE03 DAU, 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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DE03 DAU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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