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A12 MDU

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,367 mi
Last recorded115,367 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 MDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 115,367 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside washer jet hardly working

Fail 21 Jan 2025 115,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall 205/65/R16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside washer jet hardly working

Pass 16 Jan 2024 110,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Nearside washer hardly working

Rear both tyres cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2023 108,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 104,163 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides pale (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 100,918 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 100,918 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 95,070 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc surface rusty

Offside Front Outer brake pad wear low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65r16c 107/105t (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 82,284 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 82,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2018 68,147 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 66,066 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 54,940 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 41,644 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 41,644 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake disc lipped (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake discs lipped (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 29,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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A12 MDU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 102,326 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 A12 MDU, 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 14 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A12 MDU is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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