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YR56 OLJ

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,371 mi
Last recorded75,371 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 OLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 75,371 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 74,172 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 73,688 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 71,239 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 70,894 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 70,636 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 70,054 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 69,411 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 68,990 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 66,009 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 66,009 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 59,889 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 59,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 59,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 52,988 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 52,988 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 47,377 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 41,235 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 35,599 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 35,599 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 28,166 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 28,166 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 20,499 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 20,499 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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YR56 OLJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 YR56 OLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR56 OLJ registered?

YR56 OLJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is YR56 OLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR56 OLJ shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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