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A15 AAO

2004 Vauxhall Meriva

Gold Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,947 mi
Last recorded102,947 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Meriva62,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 AAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 102,947 miles

Back box outer casing corroded

Malfunction indicator lamp on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front O/S/F strut top bearing slightly rough

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Oil leak

One washer jet inop.

Slight play in rack ends

Fail 21 Aug 2015 102,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Back box outer casing corroded

Malfunction indicator lamp on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front O/S/F strut top bearing slightly rough

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Oil leak

One washer jet inop.

Slight play in rack ends

Pass 14 Aug 2014 84,613 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 84,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 74,242 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 66,253 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2012 66,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2011 59,963 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2011 59,671 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2010 51,640 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 51,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 51,447 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Meriva?

Based on 2,820,552 MOT tests across 186,055 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,593
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
186,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,414
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 45,385
coil spring broken 39,596
Stop lamp not working 39,031
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A15 AAO is a 2004 Vauxhall Meriva in Gold with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 62,199 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 Meriva fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A15 AAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Meriva typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A15 AAO is a 2004 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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