Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/S
VanFrom 1,340 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
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 tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 44 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 | 44 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 24 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 16 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 16 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 14 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 11 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 11 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 10 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 9 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 44.2% of failures are serious: 38.8% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 5.5% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £76.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 80.9% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 86.8% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 77.9% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
Typical mileage
Half of all Vivaro 3100 Elite S/Ss tested had between 32,394 and 62,866 miles on the clock.
At 42,754 median miles, the Vivaro 3100 Elite S/S has 0.041 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 Vivaro 3100 Elite S/S MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/S has a 82.4% MOT pass rate based on 1,340 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/S?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/S is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 44 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/S is 42,754 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 32,394 and 62,866 miles.
Buying a used Vivaro 3100 Elite 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 82.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £76 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.