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DG55 XRA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,307 mi
Last recorded130,307 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 XRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 130,307 miles

Offside Front shock absorber top mount noisy

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 130,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Signs of grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber top mount noisy

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 127,171 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2024 124,089 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 120,509 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 120,509 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine defect and multiple warning lamps on dash.

Pass 14 Apr 2022 116,539 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 May 2021 112,966 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 112,937 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake cable damaged corroded and frayed. (1.1.15 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective X 2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 109,130 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2019 105,378 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 May 2019 105,378 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 97,365 miles

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

front tyres near to limit of wear.

Fail 19 Jan 2018 97,365 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres near to limit of wear.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 90,072 miles

Offside Front 4-5mm tyre has cuts in sidewall, no cords exposed at present

front brake discs heavily corroded

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 20 Jan 2016 84,522 miles

Offside Front tyre has deep cut out of sidewall

front brake discs corroded

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 11 Jan 2016 84,492 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

Offside Front tyre has deep cut out of sidewall

front brake discs corroded

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 6 Jan 2015 80,632 miles

Both front tyres on wear indicators and have cuts in sidewalls, advise change now.

Chunk out of o/s/f alloy wheel outer rim.

Rear brake discs heavily corroded.

Slight play in both front steering arms.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 75,893 miles

All brake discs very corroded and o/s/f inner more so, possibly contributing to whining noise.

Fail 2 Jan 2014 75,890 miles

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

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

All brake discs very corroded and o/s/f inner more so, possibly contributing to whining noise.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 67,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 60,468 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 60,468 miles

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

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

inner edge of both rear discs in poor condition.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 51,798 miles

slight play in both inner rack ball joints, rear brake discs in poor condition, passanger seat now swivel type,

Pass 26 Oct 2009 45,080 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 37,928 miles

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

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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DG55 XRA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 107,499 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 DG55 XRA, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG55 XRA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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