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VO53 DAU

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,741 mi
Last recorded161,741 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 DAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 161,741 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 161,732 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 156,249 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 151,962 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 144,758 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 144,758 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 140,575 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 140,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 135,791 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 135,791 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 132,560 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component around steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 132,543 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component around steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 125,576 miles

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Fail 29 Sep 2015 125,576 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 24 Jul 2014 116,560 miles

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

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

front windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

o/s/r tyre cracking slightly

Fail 22 Jul 2014 116,560 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

front windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

o/s/r tyre cracking slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2013 113,947 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 107,789 miles

front screen

n/s washer

o/s mirror condition

o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 11 Aug 2011 100,985 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 94,351 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 75,103 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 75,103 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 66,688 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 66,688 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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VO53 DAU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VO53 DAU, 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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VO53 DAU is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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