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YB05 AVU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,267 mi
Last recorded139,267 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 AVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 139,267 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 122,896 miles

both front brake discs inner faces in poor condition

nearside front indicator lens damaged

play in offside and nearside front anti-roll bar link rod ball joints

play in offside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Fail 6 Mar 2017 122,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front brake discs inner faces in poor condition

nearside front indicator lens damaged

play in offside and nearside front anti-roll bar link rod ball joints

play in offside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 21 Mar 2016 112,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low

Fail 15 Mar 2016 112,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low

Pass 12 Feb 2015 100,263 miles

both front brake discs worn

Fail 29 Jan 2015 100,263 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre low pressure

both front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jan 2014 84,980 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 70,454 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 57,889 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 57,870 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 44,165 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 33,045 miles

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

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

indicator switch slightly faulty

n/s front indictor cover broken

Fail 2 Jan 2010 33,045 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

indicator switch slightly faulty

n/s front indictor cover broken

Pass 29 Jan 2009 25,236 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 117,167 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

nearside washer jet slight blockage

Fail 18 Jun 2008 117,167 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

nearside washer jet slight blockage

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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YB05 AVU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 107,499 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 YB05 AVU, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YB05 AVU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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The MOT history for YB05 AVU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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