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A6 YCA

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

245,791 mi
Last recorded245,791 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 YCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 245,791 miles

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

general corroded

Fail 14 May 2025 245,791 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

general corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2023 245,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 245,610 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 243,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 243,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 242,848 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jul 2020 240,526 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 240,526 miles

Exhaust system insecure front cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 236,047 miles

Both rear handbrake cables worn and corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2019 236,047 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Both rear handbrake cables worn and corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2018 231,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 231,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 224,559 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four brake disc corroded (inners)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 224,557 miles

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

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

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

all four brake disc corroded (inners)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 216,281 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 216,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 210,356 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 205,134 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 205,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 200,414 miles

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

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

creaking from front offside unknown soarse

Pass 17 Jul 2013 200,414 miles

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

creaking from front offside unknown soarse

Pass 20 Jul 2012 196,182 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 196,182 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 182,431 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 182,431 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 146,658 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 146,658 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

bad oil leak from near side front inner drive shaft c v gaiter bearing (loosing gearbox oil)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 117,468 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 117,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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A6 YCA is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A6 YCA, 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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A6 YCA is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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