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SG56 GAU

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

156,969 mi
Last recorded156,969 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 GAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 156,969 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 149,807 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 149,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant low

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 142,914 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 135,201 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 135,201 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 128,404 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 122,025 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 117,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2020 117,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2019 112,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 112,093 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 105,403 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 105,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 105,138 miles

Both front anti-roll bar drop links have worn ball joints

Nearside Head light beam image requires attention

Various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 104,059 miles

Front strut top bearings have started to seize

Fail 2 Sep 2016 104,059 miles

Front strut top bearings have started to seize

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 99,955 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 99,916 miles

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

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wash requires attention

n/ seat belt lock not opperating as intended

Pass 11 Sep 2014 94,718 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 83,467 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre near wearbands

Fail 20 Sep 2013 89,176 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

bonnet saftey catch seized

n/s/f tyre near wearbands

Pass 2 Nov 2012 72,279 miles

n/s/f tyre on wearbands 1.6mm

o/s/f,n/s/f slight play at steering

o/s/r tyre on wearbands 1.6mm

Pass 31 Aug 2012 70,339 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside

o/s/r tyre close to wearbands

Fail 31 Aug 2012 70,339 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside

o/s/r tyre close to wearbands

Pass 30 Aug 2011 59,610 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 59,610 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 48,257 miles

REAR LIGHT UNITS BROKEN

SLIGHT PLAY AT O/S STEERING

Fail 27 Aug 2010 48,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

REAR LIGHT UNITS BROKEN

SLIGHT PLAY AT O/S STEERING

Pass 25 Aug 2009 37,870 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 37,870 miles

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

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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SG56 GAU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 SG56 GAU, 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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SG56 GAU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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