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OU05 AAV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

171,149 mi
Last recorded171,149 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 AAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 171,149 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 171,148 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 159,747 miles

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))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 146,244 miles

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))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 138,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn on outer edge

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 138,435 miles

Headlamp aim too low Nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Side repeater not working Offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Power steering leak from reservoir

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 124,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 124,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 110,680 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 101,933 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 91,580 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on outer edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 91,580 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on outer edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 82,877 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 15 Dec 2016 72,596 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 72,588 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp corroded/weak (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 68,571 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 63,413 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 63,373 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 56,102 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 47,385 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 35,239 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,348 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 22,348 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 17,723 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 14,183 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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OU05 AAV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 107,499 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 OU05 AAV, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OU05 AAV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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