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RK06 AVU

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,737 mi
Last recorded145,737 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK06 AVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 145,737 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 142,253 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Mar 2019 142,253 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 136,681 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 129,287 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 129,287 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 115,222 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 115,172 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Chip in windscreen

Engine management light (service light) displayed

Nearside front brake disc scored on inner edge

Offside front brake disc corroded

Rear lights slight interaction

Pass 27 Mar 2015 92,207 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads appear low

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre tread low

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 26 Mar 2015 92,207 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads appear low

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre tread low

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 1 May 2013 90,697 miles

nsr & nsf tyres worn on edges & perishing & osf

Fail 25 Apr 2013 90,696 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr & nsf tyres worn on edges & perishing & osf

Pass 16 Apr 2012 79,790 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 59,467 miles

chip in screen

drivers seat loose on mounts

rear number plate marked

slight play offside front track rod end

Pass 7 Oct 2010 55,249 miles

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

rear number plate marked

Pass 15 Apr 2009 32,853 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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RK06 AVU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RK06 AVU, 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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RK06 AVU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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