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DS06 UAM

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,553 mi
Last recorded154,553 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 UAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 154,553 miles

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

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

offside front antiroll bar link rubber split not allowing ingress of dirt

offside inner cv boot has split but not allowing ingress of dirt

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

serious oil leak from engine area

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 3 Aug 2012 148,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

poor starting

screen cracked outside swept areas

Pass 23 Jul 2011 119,875 miles

center stop lamp faulty

offside inner driveshaft gaitor split

Fail 22 Jul 2011 119,875 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

center stop lamp faulty

offside inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 10 Jul 2010 88,424 miles

front brake discs slight wear

offside rear tyre on markers

Fail 10 Jul 2010 88,424 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both wipers badly frayed

engine oil slightly low

front brake discs slight wear

offside rear tyre on markers

rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Jul 2009 60,317 miles

both wiper slight fray

nail in off side rear tyre centre tread

near side rear tyre on limit

Fail 13 Jul 2009 60,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both wiper slight fray

nail in off side rear tyre centre tread

near side rear tyre on limit

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 UAM is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UAM, 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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What year was DS06 UAM registered?

DS06 UAM is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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