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N31 OAK

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

179,644 mi
Last recorded179,644 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 OAK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 179,644 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 151,942 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 129,718 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 129,694 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 106,251 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 106,251 miles

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 101,045 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 101,045 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 89,323 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 89,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 80,912 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 80,911 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 69,899 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 53,624 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front wipers smear windscreen

engine to clean for emissions print out

Fail 4 Sep 2018 53,623 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not releasing under load (7.1.2 (d))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front wipers smear windscreen

engine to clean for emissions print out

Pass 26 Sep 2017 25,965 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 15,703 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 15,674 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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N31 OAK is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 96,475 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N31 OAK, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N31 OAK registered?

N31 OAK is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 September 2013.

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