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VA52 DZR

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Multi-colour Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,791 mi
Last recorded136,791 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 DZR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 136,791 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Spare Wheel Carrier has bolt Missing but Not Insecure

Fail 26 Sep 2016 136,791 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Spare Wheel Carrier has bolt Missing but Not Insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2015 128,847 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

High level stop light inop

Internal lights adjusted to 0

Oil leak

Steering wheel cover fitted

Under trays fitted

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 128,833 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

High level stop light inop

Internal lights adjusted to 0

Oil leak

Steering wheel cover fitted

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 121,002 miles

Drivers sun visor insecure

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

N/S/Front indicator lens cracked

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear bumper damaged

Steering wheel cover fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 120,998 miles

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

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

Drivers sun visor insecure

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

N/S/Front indicator lens cracked

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear bumper damaged

Steering wheel cover fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 112,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2013 112,047 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 110,894 miles

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

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

rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 12 Sep 2011 104,978 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING THIN

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

REAR BRAKE DISCS WEARING THIN

Pass 22 Jun 2010 92,992 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 92,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 79,997 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 79,993 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 67,747 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 67,745 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 48,936 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 48,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 39,267 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 39,267 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 39,267 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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VA52 DZR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Multi-colour with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VA52 DZR, 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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VA52 DZR is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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