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FY03 RAU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,798 mi
Last recorded135,798 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 RAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 135,798 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate has slight crack

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

all brake hose ends deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2017 133,922 miles

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened slight cut (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 130,234 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion arches (6.1.A.1)

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

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 128,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2014 125,683 miles

both dteering rack side tubes slight movment

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f jacking point getting rusty

rear brake discs getting rusty on faces

Pass 1 Jul 2013 123,034 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear discs rusty

Fail 21 Jun 2013 122,973 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2012 116,754 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 116,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 106,027 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 106,009 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 99,945 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 90,811 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2009 90,811 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 80,397 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 80,384 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 69,975 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 69,975 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 6 May 2006 55,744 miles

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

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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FY03 RAU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FY03 RAU, 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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FY03 RAU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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