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A5 FST

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

181,091 mi
Last recorded181,091 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FST
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2014 181,091 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

diesel filter area damp

Pass 10 Apr 2013 155,002 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 134,350 miles

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

n/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 15 Apr 2011 115,359 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 95,266 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Apr 2009 72,819 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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A5 FST is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A5 FST, 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 A5 FST registered?

A5 FST is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 May 2006.

Is A5 FST safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 FST shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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