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GD03 SDV

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,369 mi
Last recorded140,369 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 SDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 140,369 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 136,685 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 134,197 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 129,472 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 126,322 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 119,458 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 116,373 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 114,510 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 114,500 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 109,343 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 106,670 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 103,368 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 99,729 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 89,775 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside parking brake reading low but ok for mot

Fail 14 Jun 2014 89,775 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside parking brake reading low but ok for mot

Pass 7 Jun 2013 81,115 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 73,529 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 73,529 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 72,658 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 62,552 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 54,278 miles

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

air bag and service lamps on

Pass 21 Jun 2008 47,281 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 37,349 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 33,189 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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GD03 SDV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GD03 SDV, 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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What year was GD03 SDV registered?

GD03 SDV is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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