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FD52 AXU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,752 mi
Last recorded94,752 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 AXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 94,752 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front & nearside rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 1 May 2015 94,752 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front & nearside rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 May 2014 87,327 miles

front suspension top mountings noisey

Fail 1 May 2014 87,326 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front suspension top mountings noisey

Pass 30 Apr 2013 83,699 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 16 Apr 2012 82,553 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 77,657 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 72,372 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 66,637 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RODS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 22 Apr 2008 60,939 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 55,489 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 488,187 miles

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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FD52 AXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FD52 AXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD52 AXU registered?

FD52 AXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is FD52 AXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD52 AXU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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