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DS06 ASZ

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

185,918 mi
Last recorded185,918 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 ASZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 185,918 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2024 177,749 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front MacPherson strut upper support bush/bearing exhibits some play

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 177,749 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front MacPherson strut upper support bush/bearing exhibits some play

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 177,715 miles

Emissions unable to be completed not tested blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust system insecure down pipe turbo flange bolts loose (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front inner drive shaft joint has loose bolt wedged between joint and block chaffing joint

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

gear box bolt loose lower

Pass 20 Feb 2023 170,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

headlamp lenses slightly cloudy

Fail 17 Feb 2023 170,325 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

headlamp lenses slightly cloudy

Pass 8 Feb 2022 161,503 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 161,503 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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 28 Jan 2021 153,185 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 153,184 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2019 138,933 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 138,933 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 127,186 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Apr 2018 127,184 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets blocked? (8.2.3)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake tight

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 117,080 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 117,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 100,096 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 100,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 92,514 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2015 92,508 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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 79,293 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2013 68,393 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2013 68,393 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 67,268 miles

air bag light on

both front tyres 3mm only

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 3 May 2012 56,937 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 46,277 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 33,059 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 28,058 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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DS06 ASZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 DS06 ASZ, 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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DS06 ASZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 August 2006.

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