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VA03 FDD

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

80,522 mi
Last recorded80,522 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 FDD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 80,522 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 80,522 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 79,634 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 79,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 98,948 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 78,910 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 75,031 miles

front brake discs worn / scored on in side face

Fail 1 Feb 2013 75,031 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

front brake discs worn / scored on in side face

Pass 21 Oct 2011 72,626 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

front number plate slightly damaged

offside front coil spring requires attention soon

Fail 15 Oct 2011 72,554 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate slightly damaged

offside front coil spring requires attention soon

Pass 2 Oct 2010 68,906 miles

play in both front track rod ends.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 64,759 miles

bonnet safety catch seized.

n/s front headlight damaged.

rear brake discs worn.

Fail 25 Aug 2009 64,759 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bonnet safety catch seized.

n/s front headlight damaged.

rear brake discs worn.

Fail 22 Jul 2008 56,317 miles

N/S/F tyre inside facing out

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 56,317 miles

N/S/F tyre inside facing out

Pass 9 Jun 2007 42,997 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 42,997 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 34,169 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 34,169 miles

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

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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VA03 FDD is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 VA03 FDD, 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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VA03 FDD is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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