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VU04 UAX

2004 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,472 mi
Last recorded117,472 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro110,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 UAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 117,472 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 117,472 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 115,677 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 114,278 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 113,274 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 112,878 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 112,878 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 112,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 112,012 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 111,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 111,251 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 109,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge 2.5mm Remaining

Steering pivot point has slight play Both Inner Tie Bar Rods (Rack Ends) (2.2.B.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Discs Scored Inner & Outer Surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 109,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge 2.5mm Remaining

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering pivot point has slight play Both Inner Tie Bar Rods (Rack Ends) (2.2.B.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Discs Scored Inner & Outer Surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 107,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 12 Sep 2014 104,658 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 101,349 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 101,348 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 95,808 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 88,512 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 75,009 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 75,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 65,220 miles

Screw in nearside rear tyre tread.

Pass 21 Mar 2009 54,527 miles

Minor oil leak.

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge.

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 47,200 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 47,200 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 39,778 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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VU04 UAX is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 110,099 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 VU04 UAX, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU04 UAX registered?

VU04 UAX is a 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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