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Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti reliable? We analysed 1,161 real MOT tests across 278 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,161 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
83.5%
Typical Mileage
88,538mi
Annual Mileage
10,629mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti.

Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
7,516 mi/yr
Typical
10,629 mi/yr
Average
12,243 mi/yr
Heavy usage
15,829 mi/yr

Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
88,538 mi
75th Percentile
118,481 mi
95th Percentile
162,903 mi
Max Recorded
1,354,312 mi

How Does the Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti THIS CAR 83.5% 1,161 88,538 mi — yrs
Vauxhall Corsa 69.7% 26,893,546 58,908 mi 33 yrs
Vauxhall Astra 71.9% 25,288,868 76,280 mi 34 yrs
Vauxhall Zafira 71.9% 8,488,627 75,062 mi 27 yrs
Saab 9000 Cs I 62.2% 1,191 133,214 mi 35 yrs

Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti?

The Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.5% across 1,161 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti owner drives around 10,629 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti reliable?
Based on 1,161 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti has a 83.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti does around 10,629 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Cdti?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.