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OY03 AYC

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

229,449 mi
Last recorded229,449 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 AYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 229,449 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f coil spring incorrectly seated

Fail 17 Feb 2020 229,445 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f coil spring incorrectly seated

Pass 20 Aug 2018 216,050 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 216,050 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 205,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 189,342 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 174,160 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 162,536 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 162,396 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 152,208 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 141,948 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r back plate rusted

Pass 17 Aug 2011 134,177 miles

both rear brake discs rusty at edges

Pass 27 Jul 2010 126,704 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake discs rusty / pitted / at edges

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Jul 2010 126,672 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake discs rusty / pitted / at edges

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Aug 2009 119,783 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 112,499 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 104,522 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 69,881 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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OY03 AYC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 113,068 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 OY03 AYC, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OY03 AYC registered?

OY03 AYC is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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