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EX18 CAU

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,479 mi
Last recorded85,479 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX18 CAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 85,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also punctured (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 85,156 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also punctured (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 67,678 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 59,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 50,738 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s creaking lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 50,731 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s creaking lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 42,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2022 42,449 miles

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 34,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2021 34,891 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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EX18 CAU is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 64,306 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 EX18 CAU, 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 8 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EX18 CAU registered?

EX18 CAU is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 May 2018.

Is EX18 CAU safe to buy?

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