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AF06 SWO

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

229,012 mi
Last recorded229,012 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 SWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2024 229,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 215,467 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 215,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 215,331 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 202,657 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 188,606 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 188,606 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2020 175,038 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 173,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2019 160,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 160,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 148,840 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 148,840 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 125,642 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 120,483 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 11 Aug 2015 108,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 98,658 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 87,606 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 77,093 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 76,917 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 66,192 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 51,252 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,784 miles

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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AF06 SWO is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 AF06 SWO, 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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AF06 SWO is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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