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VA17 BAU

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

226,949 mi
Last recorded226,949 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro72,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA17 BAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 226,949 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 212,905 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 204,794 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 190,313 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 190,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 161,838 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 122,860 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020

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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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VA17 BAU is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 72,647 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 VA17 BAU, 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 9 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VA17 BAU registered?

VA17 BAU is a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 June 2017.

Is VA17 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA17 BAU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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