Vauxhall Movano Reliability and Common Problems
What the Vauxhall Movano fails its MOT on, with rough repair costs, and its MOT pass rate for each model year. Based on 10,045 MOT tests across 23 model years (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Segment: large car | Fuel: Diesel
73%
Vauxhall Movano pass rate
84%
Vauxhall average
82%
All-model average
The Vauxhall Movano has an average MOT pass rate of 73%, which is 11 points below the Vauxhall average and 9 points below the average across all models in our data. Newer Vauxhall Movanos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 10 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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What the Vauxhall Movano Fails Its MOT On
Of the 1,877 MOT tests on the Vauxhall Movano that failed at the first attempt in 2025, the share that failed on each part of the test, next to the share for all cars and vans of the same ages. A test that failed on two areas counts in both.
Lights and electrics
52%Cars and vans the same age: 40% (the Movano fails on this more often) · Typical repair £15-£200
Brakes
44%Cars and vans the same age: 24% (the Movano fails on this more often) · Typical repair £80-£450
Suspension
24%Cars and vans the same age: 33% (the Movano fails on this less often) · Typical repair £150-£600
Body, chassis and structure
20%Cars and vans the same age: 14% (the Movano fails on this more often) · Typical repair £200-£1200
Windscreen, wipers and mirrors
20%Cars and vans the same age: 16% · Typical repair £10-£350
The 3 single faults it failed on most
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (18% of failed tests, brakes)
- Position lamp: not working (14% of failed tests, lights and electrics)
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.6% of failed tests, windscreen, wipers and mirrors)
Source: CarCostCheck analysis of DVSA anonymised MOT test results and failure items for 2025: first attempt at each MOT, fail and pass-after-repair defects, DVSA's defect categories (names shortened). Repair costs are rough UK ranges, not quotes. Method and national figures: MOT failure reasons 2025.
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Vauxhall Movano Reliability by Year
MOT pass rate for each model year, from DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024 (retests included). Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger. Highest and lowest are marked among years with 100+ tests that were at least three years old when tested. Fuel and engine size are a guide only.
| Year | Fuel | Engine | Pass Rate | Fail Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Diesel | 2.3L | 83% | 15% |
| 2020 | Diesel | 2.3L | 84% | 15% |
| 2019 | Diesel | 2.3L | 74% | 22% |
| 2018 | Diesel | 2.3L | 76% | 21% |
| 2017 | Diesel | 2.3L | 80% | 17% |
| 2016 | Diesel | 2.3L | 77% | 22% |
| 2015 | Diesel | 2.5L | 73% | 22% |
| 2014 | Diesel | 2.3L | 75% | 24% |
| 2013 | Diesel | 2.3L | 80% | 18% |
| 2012 | Diesel | 2.5L | 73% | 26% |
| 2011 | Diesel | 2.5L | 74% | 26% |
| 2010 | Diesel | 2.5L | 74% | 25% |
| 2009 | Diesel | 2.5L | 67% | 30% |
| 2008 | Diesel | 2.5L | 71% | 28% |
| 2007 | Diesel | 2.5L | 67% | 31% |
| 2006 | Diesel | 2.5L | 68% | 29% |
| 2005 | Diesel | 2.5L | 64% | 31% |
| 2004 | Diesel | 3.0L | 69% | 29% |
| 2003 | Diesel | 2.5L | 70% | 29% |
| 2002 | Diesel | 2.2L | 58% | 39% |
| 2001 | Diesel | 2.2L | 67% | 33% |
| 2000 | Diesel | 2.8L | 66% | 31% |
| 1999 | Diesel | 2.5L | 67% | 31% |
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Vauxhall Movano FAQ
What are the most common Vauxhall Movano problems?
In 2025, MOT tests on the Vauxhall Movano that failed at the first attempt most often failed on lights and electrics (52% of the 1,877 failed tests), brakes (44%) and suspension (24%). The single most common fault was "Parking brake efficiency below requirements" (18%). Across 10,045 MOT tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included), 73% ended in a pass.
Is the Vauxhall Movano reliable?
The Vauxhall Movano has an average MOT pass rate of 73%, from 10,045 MOT tests. That is 9 points below the average across all models in our data (82%), so budget for potential repairs. Pass rates fall as cars age, so compare it with cars of a similar age.
Which year Vauxhall Movano is the most reliable?
Of the years with at least 100 tests that were old enough for a routine MOT, the 2020 Vauxhall Movano has the highest MOT pass rate: 84% of its 457 tests ended in a pass. The 2002 has the lowest at 58%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so the pass rate is only part of the picture.
How much does it cost to fix common Vauxhall Movano faults?
As a rough guide, brake work on a Vauxhall Movano typically costs £80-£450 and suspension repairs £150-£600, while exhaust and emissions fixes can cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.
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