2003 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · DY03 ARF
2003 Vauxhall Vivaro (1.9L, diesel). First registered 09 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 178,189 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VIVARO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,189 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DY03 ARF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 178,189 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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DY03 ARF Mileage History
- 26/10/2022171,388 mi
- 28/10/2022171,397 mi+9 mi
- 16/10/2023172,738 mi+1,341 mi
- 07/11/2024175,961 mi+3,223 mi
- 13/11/2025178,189 mi+2,228 mi
Average of roughly 2,230 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DY03 ARF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro (DY03 ARF) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Link rod missing (1.1.17 (a))”; “Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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