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J3 AOU

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,462 mi
Last recorded147,462 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 AOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 147,462 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 141,570 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 134,217 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 126,190 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 123,830 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 123,830 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 119,699 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 119,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to back at hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 114,292 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 114,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 105,799 miles

o/s rear main steel pipe slight corrosion at rear flexie union

Fail 19 Dec 2018 105,799 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

o/s rear main steel pipe slight corrosion at rear flexie union

Pass 9 Oct 2017 98,311 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 98,311 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 67,955 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 33,652 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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J3 AOU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 102,326 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 J3 AOU, 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 14 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J3 AOU registered?

J3 AOU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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