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NH06 OCS

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,208 mi
Last recorded153,208 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH06 OCS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 153,208 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 153,208 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 145,369 miles

Driver seat worn

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has faint beam pattern

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

Offside Headlamp has faint beam pattern

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 145,272 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver seat worn

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has faint beam pattern

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

Offside Headlamp has faint beam pattern

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 136,884 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 136,884 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 120,631 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 120,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 113,875 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 113,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 108,168 miles

Just acceptable wear to front brake pads and discs.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 103,001 miles

Slight wear to N/S track rod end.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 97,890 miles

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Fail 13 Sep 2016 97,868 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 90,015 miles

Slight wear in steering rack.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 83,209 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 77,669 miles

Glow plug light remains on indicates a fault

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 10 Sep 2012 72,437 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 65,023 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011 65,023 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 58,188 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 58,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 47,719 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 47,719 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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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NH06 OCS is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 NH06 OCS, 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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NH06 OCS is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 August 2006.

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