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DS13 GAX

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,062 mi
Last recorded158,062 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 GAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 158,062 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 155,663 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 155,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 151,922 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 143,933 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 136,198 miles

Offside Front Top mount bush worn but not excessive

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

Rear axle bushes worn

Pass 16 Sep 2021 127,633 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 127,633 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 120,293 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 110,019 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 94,917 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 94,917 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 78,484 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 63,767 miles

smoke meter picked up no reading

Fail 27 Apr 2016 63,767 miles

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

smoke meter picked up no reading

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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DS13 GAX is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 96,475 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 DS13 GAX, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DS13 GAX registered?

DS13 GAX is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2013.

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