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Y44 OWL

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

170,566 mi
Last recorded170,566 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY44 OWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 170,566 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 163,729 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 163,722 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 157,620 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 153,130 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

brake and clutch pedal anti slip rubbers are worn

Pass 10 Aug 2020 148,260 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 146,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive under shield is damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 146,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive under shield is damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 141,443 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 141,443 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on driveshaft (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 135,614 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 135,614 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 131,322 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 131,322 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 119,822 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 21 May 2015 119,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 21 May 2014 104,921 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 20 May 2014 104,916 miles

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front wiperblades smearing

unable to inspect o/s/f lower balljoint as excessive play in the trackrod end

Pass 10 May 2013 86,933 miles

o/s/r fog light lense cracked

Fail 9 May 2013 86,933 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

o/s/r fog light lense cracked

Pass 18 May 2012 73,236 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 May 2011 62,463 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 62,463 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2010 48,989 miles

front number plate deteriorating

washer fluid cap missing

Fail 24 May 2010 48,989 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front number plate deteriorating

washer fluid cap missing

Pass 3 Jun 2009 38,276 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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Y44 OWL is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y44 OWL, 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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Y44 OWL is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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