2006 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · B6 MGW

The 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro shows a history of mechanical wear and developing corrosion issues typical of its age. In the most recent test in August 2025 at 145,951 miles, the vehicle passed but revealed several concerns that suggest immediate maintenance needs. The tester flagged play in both the nearside and offside front steering rack inner joints, and the rear brakes only just met the imbalance requirements, indicating that the braking system is nearing a required overhaul. While there is a minor oil leak and some corrosion on the nearside front integral body structure, the structural integrity remains uncompromised, though the jacking point is noted for monitoring. With 145,951 miles recorded, the vehicle has averaged roughly 7,300 miles per year, which is consistent with a twenty-year-old commercial vehicle. The record indicates a period of relative stability in August 2024 at 142,426 miles where no defects were recorded. However, looking back to the 2023 test at 137,721 miles, the vehicle failed due to multiple issues including a serious fluid leak on the offside rear shock absorber and a severely deteriorated drive shaft CV boot. These mechanical failures were addressed, but the recent appearance of steering rack play and brake imbalance suggests that components are now reaching the end of their service life. The trend of wear on consumable components is evident in the braking and suspension history. Brake discs have been flagged as advisories for pitting and scoring across multiple years from 2022 to 2023, suggesting the owner was slow to replace them. Corrosion on the offside rear brake pipe, which was noted covered in grease, is a persistent issue that could hide further degradation if not properly cleaned. A buyer should specifically inspect the steering geometry and the condition of the body sills to ensure the reported structural corrosion has not progressed into a significant failure.