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GL53 AUO

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,710 mi
Last recorded172,710 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 AUO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 172,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 172,708 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 170,236 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 170,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 167,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 164,118 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 160,403 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 156,850 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 153,228 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

front outer supporting panel distorted slightly

minor stone chip in windscreen <10mm

nsf tyre tread wearing around inner edge 195 65 16 c

oil leak

osf indicator has water condensation

osr tyre has a nail in it

suspect slight play in nsf inner steering arm ball joint

suspect slight play in osf inner steering arm ball joint

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 150,791 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 148,016 miles

Front brake discs have surface rust.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 143,114 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 136,463 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edges

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 136,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edges

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 127,431 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2010 127,431 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2009 107,046 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 107,045 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

front disc's worn

Pass 22 Oct 2008 95,441 miles

nearside front direction indicator lens missing

Fail 22 Oct 2008 95,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front direction indicator lens missing

Pass 19 Oct 2007 77,853 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 59,543 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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GL53 AUO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GL53 AUO, 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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GL53 AUO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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