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SW56 ANU

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

113,819 mi
Last recorded113,819 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 ANU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 113,819 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2026 113,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle row (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 111,923 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 110,526 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 106,250 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 106,250 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 103,940 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 103,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 101,925 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 101,919 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 98,430 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 93,089 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 93,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 86,749 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 85,416 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 85,407 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 83,416 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 80,269 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 75,611 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 69,896 miles

offside front lower ball joint worn

slight play in both inner steering rack ends

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 May 2012 65,008 miles

engine oil leak

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 20 May 2011 54,840 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2011 51,236 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 51,236 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 414,865 miles

Transmission oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2008 31,492 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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SW56 ANU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SW56 ANU, 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 SW56 ANU registered?

SW56 ANU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is SW56 ANU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW56 ANU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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