Vauxhall Movano L2H2 F3500 Cdti S/S
VanFrom 269 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 15 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 15 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 13 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 7 |
| a body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure | 7 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
| a lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | 5 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 4 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 4 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 15.9% of Movano L2H2 F3500 Cdti S/S failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 30.4% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £86.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 71.1% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Movano L2H2 F3500 Cdti S/Ss tested had between 22,822 and 49,040 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 36,034 median miles, the Movano L2H2 F3500 Cdti S/S has 0.068 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Vauxhall models
| Vauxhall Corsa | 70.9% |
| Vauxhall Astra | 72.5% |
| Vauxhall Vivaro | 67.2% |
| Vauxhall Mokka | 76.7% |
| Vauxhall Insignia | 75.3% |
Common questions
What is the Vauxhall Movano L2H2 F3500 Cdti S/S MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Movano L2H2 F3500 Cdti S/S has a 75.5% MOT pass rate based on 269 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Movano L2H2 F3500 Cdti S/S?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Movano L2H2 F3500 Cdti S/S is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 15 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Movano L2H2 F3500 Cdti S/S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Movano L2H2 F3500 Cdti S/S is 36,034 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 22,822 and 49,040 miles.
Buying a used Movano L2H2 F3500 Cdti S/S?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 75.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £86 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.