2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Vauxhall Movano MOT pass rate and common faults

292 MOT tests in 2024. 73.6% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time73.6%
Failed or needed repairs26.4%
Typical mileage at test39,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 292 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too high5.5%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.8%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    7 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.4%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    6 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  8. Side repeaters: not working1.4%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics17.5%
  2. Brakes6.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks4.5%
  5. Tyres4.5%
  6. Body & chassis2.7%
  7. Suspension2.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.1%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: too high. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2021 Vauxhall Movano?

In 2024, 73.6% of 2021 Vauxhall Movano cars passed their MOT first time, across 292 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Vauxhall Movano?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too high; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 Vauxhall Movano reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).