2006 Vauxhall Movano — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,698 MOT tests, the 2006 Vauxhall Movano recorded a 69.1% pass rate. Vans of a similar age fail 29.6% of the time, so this is 1.3pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (18.7%) and brakes (17.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), position lamp and service brake performance — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 189 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 35.9% in the 0-30k band and 31.5% in the 150k+ band, a 4.3-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 39.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 30.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 32.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.7% | 318 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.9% | 304 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.3% | 175 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.9% | 134 |
| 5 | Steering | 5.9% | 100 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.7% | 97 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 189 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 113 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 99 |
| 4 | Steering rack | 89 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 89 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 89 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 39.9% | 678 |
| 2 | Suspension | 30.1% | 511 |
| 3 | Tyres | 21.0% | 356 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 20.8% | 353 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 19.5% | 331 |
| 6 | Other defects | 17.5% | 297 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 53 | 35.9% |
| 30-60k | 59 | 25.4% |
| 60-90k | 141 | 26.2% |
| 90-120k | 247 | 29.1% |
| 120-150k | 404 | 32.2% |
| 150k+ | 764 | 31.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 317 | 30.0% |
| 2022 | 346 | 31.5% |
| 2023 | 333 | 28.8% |
| 2024 | 361 | 31.6% |
| 2025 | 341 | 32.6% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Movano
On a 2006 Movano, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 18.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (18.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (17.9% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (10.3% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2006 Vauxhall Movanos pass their MOT?
69.1% of the 1,698 2006 Vauxhall Movano MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 30.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Vauxhall Movano?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.7% of tests, followed by brakes (17.9%).
Does the 2006 Movano get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 35.9% in the 0-30k band to 31.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,698 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.