2011 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0L Diesel · RG02 ARG

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of worsening suspension wear and deferred repairs. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 164,353 miles was a pass, it flagged multiple advisories that indicate components are actively degrading. The persistence of play in the offside front suspension arm ball joints from 2024 through 2025 suggests that the owner is only addressing these issues once they reach a point of concern rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a commercial vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per year. Between November 2022 at 151,466 miles and December 2025 at 164,353 miles, the vehicle covered 12,887 miles, showing a steady usage profile. However, the significant failure in November 2023 at 157,733 miles highlighted a period of mechanical neglect, where a broken coil spring and leaking brake pipes were were identified simultaneously. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry and braking system. The record shows recurring corrosion on the offside rear brake pipe and nearside front brake pipes, which have been noted since 2023. The tester also flagged corrosion on the nearside front coil spring mounting in 2025; this is a structural concern that requires monitoring for thinning metal or potential structural failure. Additionally, the persistent oil leak noted in every test since at least 2022 indicates a long-term engine seal issue that has not been rectified.