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NU56 NGE

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

181,021 mi
Last recorded181,021 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 NGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 181,021 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 180,589 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 180,583 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine will not keep running on tick over (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 172,360 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 163,499 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 156,206 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 147,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 138,222 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 138,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 128,622 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 120,050 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 108,288 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 91,492 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 91,492 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 76,752 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 58,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 52,748 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 52,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 45,916 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 45,916 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 39,859 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 311,150 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 22,780 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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NU56 NGE is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NU56 NGE, 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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What year was NU56 NGE registered?

NU56 NGE is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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