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NU56 OWO

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

189,882 mi
Last recorded189,882 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 OWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 189,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 176,555 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 176,083 miles

Brake performance not tested due to oil leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe play between track rod end and tie rod (lock nut?) (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 173,151 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master cyl to abs (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

abs body corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 167,298 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 25 Sep 2018 167,298 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged both front (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 20 Sep 2018 167,258 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 161,000 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 169,927 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front anti roll bar D bush has slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal anti slip worn

steering notchy on operation

two small chips in windscreen and one large crack at bottom on drivers side not in drivers view or swept area

Fail 8 Nov 2016 169,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe burst when carrying out rbt (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central lowest brake pipe entering abs pump corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front anti roll bar D bush has slight play

Nearside Rear flexi to flexi brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake pipe from subframe attachment to flexi slightly corroded

Offside Rear flexi to flexi brake pipe corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal anti slip worn

steering notchy on operation

two small chips in windscreen and one large crack at bottom on drivers side not in drivers view or swept area

Pass 13 Nov 2015 152,580 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 133,420 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 113,938 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 90,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 90,286 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 68,120 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 68,120 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 49,666 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 49,666 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Nov 2009 30,777 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 30,777 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 OWO is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NU56 OWO, 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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NU56 OWO is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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