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NH06 OVJ

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

103,688 mi
Last recorded103,688 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 103,688 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-joint flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both, spring mount plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 103,688 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-joint flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both, spring mount plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 100,394 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Jacking point holed and corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring plate heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2025 100,273 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both, lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting plate collapsed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Jacking point holed and corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring plate heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 97,033 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 May 2024 97,026 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 94,018 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2023 94,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 91,222 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 91,219 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 86,546 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 86,546 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 82,868 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both inner tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 77,897 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 74,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 69,412 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 61,592 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 61,591 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 55,956 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 51,562 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 47,224 miles

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r tyre low 3mm

slight damage n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

wipers not parking

Fail 22 May 2012 47,224 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r tyre low 3mm

slight damage n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

wipers not parking

Pass 6 Jul 2011 40,132 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 32,895 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 25,530 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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NH06 OVJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NH06 OVJ, 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 OVJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 August 2006.

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