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DV56 EPJ

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,879 mi
Last recorded101,879 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 EPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 101,879 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 99,982 miles

some play rack ends

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

Pass 17 May 2023 98,614 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 96,938 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

some play in rack

Pass 21 May 2021 94,707 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 89,716 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 88,051 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 88,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 85,740 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 81,981 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 81,892 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 70,202 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount has slight play

Nearside Front inner rack end has very slight play

front side lights dim

handbrake cable slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

puncture in nearside front tyre

rear brake pipes corroded

slight blow from front section of exhaust

slight oil leak

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Dec 2014 76,843 miles

Front to rear and rear steel brake pipes pitted with corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2014 76,833 miles

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

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

Front to rear and rear steel brake pipes pitted with corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2013 69,481 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 57,657 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 48,182 miles

slight play in n/s rear hubbearing

Pass 10 Nov 2010 37,940 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 37,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 28,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DV56 EPJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 DV56 EPJ, 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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DV56 EPJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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