Vauxhall Vivaro (2006)
2006 Vauxhall Vivaro
CarHunch analysed 16,566 real MOT records for the 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro is a notably unreliable proposition, with just 67.2% passing first time against the UK average of 80%—a gap that reflects serious structural weaknesses. More concerning, nearly two-thirds of these vans have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, making safety a genuine buyer risk that demands a professional pre-purchase inspection.
These Vivaros are running at typical mileage for their age (around 108,500 miles on average), but they're racking up an average of 6.6 failures and 31.4 advisories per test, suggesting widespread wear and poor maintenance patterns across the fleet. If you're considering one, budget for substantial repair costs and treat a clean MOT history as a non-negotiable baseline—skip any van without documented recent servicing records.
What to check before buying a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro
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.
- ⚠️ 63.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 (100%) | 16,542 | 67.2% | 6.6 |
| Petrol (0%) | 23 | 71.3% | 4.48 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 54.2% | 11 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro 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 vehicles fall between 82,715 and 130,474 miles.
2006 Vauxhall Vivaro — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 5,598 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (38% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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108.1%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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68.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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66.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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48.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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48%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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45.3%
Oil leak
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42.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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39.9%
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006. Counts include advisories and failures.
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