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NC03 VGA

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,812 mi
Last recorded74,812 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 VGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 74,812 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 73,706 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 72,397 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front discs corroded

offside front seat belt trim loose

offside outer sill damaged

offside wiper blade poor

rear number plate damaged

stone chip windscreen just in spec

washers poor

Pass 6 Jan 2012 66,726 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine area oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished and low on outer edge

offside seat belt trim loose

pas fluid low

rear brake pipes corroded

slight leak nearside front sispention leg

stone chip windscreen

two lock nuts on nearside track rod end

Fail 6 Jan 2012 66,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine area oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished and low on outer edge

offside seat belt trim loose

pas fluid low

rear brake pipes corroded

slight leak nearside front sispention leg

stone chip windscreen

two lock nuts on nearside track rod end

Pass 16 Nov 2010 59,196 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 59,196 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 47,015 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 109,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 109,215 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 May 2008 96,191 miles

steering wheel top and bottom play

Pass 8 May 2007 85,631 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 69,952 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 69,952 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NC03 VGA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 113,068 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NC03 VGA, 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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NC03 VGA is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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