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DY03 VDZ

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,058 mi
Last recorded166,058 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 VDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 166,058 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 166,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 151,789 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front wing has slight damage

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 154,104 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

nearside front wing has slight damage

Pass 3 Sep 2015 143,537 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front wing has slight damage

Fail 3 Sep 2015 143,537 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front wing has slight damage

Pass 1 Sep 2014 134,612 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 125,493 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 125,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 111,283 miles

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 106,845 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 106,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 94,577 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 94,577 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 87,769 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 77,010 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 77,010 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 61,894 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 45,153 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 45,153 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DY03 VDZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 113,068 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 DY03 VDZ, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DY03 VDZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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