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OU55 ARO

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,167 mi
Last recorded142,167 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 ARO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 142,167 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2018 135,181 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 132,169 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 132,169 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 129,584 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 124,858 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 120,439 miles

high level brake lamp not working

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2013 117,855 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 115,185 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2012 115,184 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2011 105,241 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 105,241 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 94,057 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all 4 brake discs slightly corroded

both front iner rack joints has very slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2009 90,980 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 90,980 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 74,834 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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OU55 ARO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU55 ARO, 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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What year was OU55 ARO registered?

OU55 ARO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is OU55 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU55 ARO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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