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OV06 BUH

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

181,827 mi
Last recorded181,827 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 BUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 181,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 181,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking in engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f and o/s/f sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and n/s/r. (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f and o/s/f outrigger / box section damaged.

Pass 16 Oct 2023 175,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 175,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 168,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 160,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 150,169 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 149,040 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 146,136 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 146,128 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 146,116 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 140,499 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 131,949 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 122,911 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 122,903 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 113,432 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 101,675 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 101,398 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 90,907 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 90,907 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 68,556 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 43,493 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,493 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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OV06 BUH is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OV06 BUH, 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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OV06 BUH is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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