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R3 URD

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,049 mi
Last recorded111,049 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 URD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 111,049 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Body slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Park brake lever on caliper not returning to stop

Fail 18 Nov 2025 111,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Body slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Park brake lever on caliper not returning to stop

Pass 21 Nov 2024 100,695 miles

Front Noise/creaking noted on brake test

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides slightly deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner and Outer Sill been jacked up/damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear tyres slight wearing on Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 100,537 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Noise/creaking noted on brake test

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides slightly deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner and Outer Sill been jacked up/damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear tyres slight wearing on Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 91,302 miles

Front Noise noted on brake test

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner and Outer Sill been jacked up/damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner and Outer Sill been jacked up/damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 80,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 80,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 72,532 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 70,980 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 68,238 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Feb 2020 68,238 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 63,794 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 59,899 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 59,899 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 55,854 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017 55,854 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 52,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 48,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 44,811 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 43,117 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 42,280 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 40,935 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 37,253 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 25,999 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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R3 URD is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R3 URD, 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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What year was R3 URD registered?

R3 URD is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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