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WR56 ABU

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

158,799 mi
Last recorded158,799 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 ABU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 158,799 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2018 158,794 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2017 150,973 miles

Front Oil leak serious ()

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

Offside Rear shocker casing corroded

engine management light on

high level brake light not working

n/s door mirror broken

Fail 1 Sep 2017 150,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Oil leak serious ()

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

Offside Rear shocker casing corroded

engine management light on

high level brake light not working

n/s door mirror broken

Fail 25 Aug 2017 150,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped both front to rear at fuel tank (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped pipes at abs pump (3.6.B.1)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs sensor wire (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle off wheel arch cover (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail engine bracket fouling on driveshaft (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened parking brake cable (3.5.1b)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Both front anti-roll bar D bushes slightly worn

Coolant level low

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

Fuel tank strap corroded

High level stop lamp not working

Main parking brake cable deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front lower sill slightly damaged

Nearside rear body slightly damaged

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

Offside front brake hose slightly damaged

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2016 146,517 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 138,598 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 138,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2014 119,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2014 119,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2013 103,617 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 103,617 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 85,588 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 85,588 miles

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

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

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 23 Aug 2011 66,976 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 66,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 62,122 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 59,009 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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WR56 ABU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 106,157 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 WR56 ABU, 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 20 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WR56 ABU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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