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YR56 OLK

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,770 mi
Last recorded106,770 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 OLK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 106,770 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 103,370 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 103,370 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 100,970 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 98,897 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 98,897 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 95,798 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 95,798 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 92,392 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 89,759 miles

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

Nearside Front has slight lift in top strut mounting

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 86,192 miles

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

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

maybe slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 5 Dec 2017 86,190 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

maybe slight play in n/s steering arm

unable to see brake pads

Pass 17 Dec 2015 78,067 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front inner rack joint slight play

Pass 17 Dec 2014 69,406 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 69,402 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 65,824 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 58,245 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 51,127 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 51,098 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 42,541 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 34,506 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 34,506 miles

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

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

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 OLK is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OLK, 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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What year was YR56 OLK registered?

YR56 OLK is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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The MOT history for YR56 OLK shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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