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LX06 OJL

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,920 mi
Last recorded156,920 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 OJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 156,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 149,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2024 145,818 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked/broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 145,702 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault also taped over on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked/broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 142,244 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear light lens broken.

Oil leak, but not excessive complete lower engine covered (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nsr and osr corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 142,136 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear pipe and front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nsr and osr. (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear light lens broken.

Oil leak, but not excessive complete lower engine covered (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nsr and osr corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 138,371 miles

Crack in screen not in drivers view of road

Dampness around Nearside rear brake caliper no sign of leak

Offside rear road spring corroded

Oil leaks

Slight damage drivers side seat belt webbing

Slight play Nearside front inner steering rack joint/track rod end

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 131,460 miles

Offside rear spring corroded

Oil leaks

Rear brake discs corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 131,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside rear spring corroded

Oil leaks

Rear brake discs corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 122,954 miles

Offside door mirror glass damaged

Oil leaks

Rear brake discs corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 122,942 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside door mirror glass damaged

Oil leaks

Rear brake discs corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 110,907 miles

Advise handbrake check, hand brake close to limit

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear springs corroded

Slight movement offside front lower ball joint advise replacement

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 100,989 miles

Front inside brake pads getting low

Front tyres wearing on edges

Front/rear brake discs corroded

Air bag light not illuminating

Pass 1 Feb 2017 91,616 miles

Brake discs corroded

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges advise replacement

Slight rear brake imbalance

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 91,616 miles

Brake discs corroded

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges advise replacement

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

Slight rear brake imbalance

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 83,235 miles

Air bag light inop

Brake discs corroded

Slight damage to Nearside front wheel

Fail 7 Jan 2016 83,126 miles

Stop lamp not working Offside (1.2.1b)

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

Air bag light inop

Brake discs corroded

Slight damage to Nearside front wheel

Pass 7 Jan 2015 71,688 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 64,501 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 64,501 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 57,425 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 46,565 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 35,788 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 35,778 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 30,885 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,080 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 22,080 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LX06 OJL is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 106,157 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 LX06 OJL, 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 20 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LX06 OJL is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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