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DS06 AVP

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

158,044 mi
Last recorded158,044 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 AVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 158,044 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 158,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 152,309 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear loading door hard to open.

Fail 4 Aug 2025 152,309 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative airbag light on. (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear loading door hard to open.

Pass 30 Jul 2024 147,394 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 147,394 miles

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

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 4 Aug 2023 141,165 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 141,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WASHERS BLOCKED. (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative AIRBAG LIGHT ON. (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WASHERS BLOCKED. (3.5 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 135,328 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 135,324 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 131,045 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 126,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 126,465 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested on plate limit of 1;71. (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT AND SMEARS SCREEN. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 120,175 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 120,173 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 114,329 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 114,325 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 109,766 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly wearing on inside edge.

Fail 3 Aug 2017 109,766 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly wearing on inside edge.

Pass 30 Jul 2016 104,335 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 104,332 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working high level brake light. (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Droplnk cover split (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 99,316 miles

offside rear tyre slightly wearing on inside edge,

Pass 1 Aug 2014 93,061 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 87,211 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre slighty worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Aug 2012 85,027 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2012 85,024 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 81,383 miles

gear oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2011 81,381 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

gear oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 76,006 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 AVP is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 AVP, 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 AVP is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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