Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s Auto (2021)
2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s Auto
CarHunch analysed 197 real MOT records for the 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite is a solid performer, with an 87.7% first-time pass rate that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are relatively rare at 11.2%, so structural safety isn't a major concern for this cohort. At just under 48,000 miles on average, these vans are still young and low-mileage for their age, which explains why they're averaging only 0.36 failures per test.
Most owners encounter minor wear rather than serious problems, with 1.7 advisories per vehicle typically flagging routine maintenance items rather than imminent failures. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the specific advisory areas flagged in MOT history—suspension and brake wear are common on vans—but the overall reliability picture here is reassuring.
What to check before buying a 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s Auto
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s Auto 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 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s Auto vehicles fall between 30,097 and 61,042 miles.
2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/s Auto — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 185 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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