Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Cdti 100 Swb (2006)
2006 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Cdti 100 Swb
CarHunch analysed 147 real MOT records for the 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Cdti 100 Swb. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro diesel van is a significant reliability concern: only 37% pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and these vehicles are averaging 1.1 failures per test. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually non-existent in this cohort, so catastrophic safety issues aren't the problem here.
At nearly 170,000 miles on average, these vans have genuinely high mileage for their age, which explains some failure rate—but even accounting for that, the pattern of repeated failures suggests systemic weak spots rather than just wear-and-tear. If you're considering one, get a detailed pre-purchase inspection from a diesel specialist and budget for gearbox and suspension work; these engines are robust, but the supporting systems on this generation show consistent problems.
What to check before buying a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Cdti 100 Swb
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 144 | 36.4% | 1.07 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (2%) | 3 | 71.7% | 2.67 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Cdti 100 Swb vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Cdti 100 Swb vehicles fall between 128,837 and 187,737 miles.
2006 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Cdti 100 Swb — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 28 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (42% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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