2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Elite S/S Auto 2.0L Diesel · YR71 WWC

A relatively recent CV boot advisory and prior brake wear notes suggest modest but worth-monitoring wear items on this Vivaro, with two consecutive pass entries and no recorded failures. The latest DVSA test on 29 September 2025 recorded a pass alongside an advisory for an offside front outer CV boot small end clip being broken, while the previous test a year earlier on 26 September 2024 flagged rear brake pads wearing thin and rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened. The pattern is one of consumable and rubber gaiter deterioration rather than any structural or suspension failure, and importantly no advisory has yet been raised for the more concerning corrosion categories that affect Vivaros of this generation, particularly around rear axle mounting points and underbody seams. Both tests are also spaced at approximately one-year intervals, giving a regular view of the vehicle's progression rather than a patchy record. At 61,717 miles recorded on a 2021 vehicle, this Vivaro has covered around 12,343 miles per year on average, which is notably high for a five-year-old van of this type. Higher annual mileage on Vivaros generally accelerates wear on the very components flagged in this record: the front driveshaft CV boots are subjected to repeated steering angle and torque loading, and disc and pad life is shortened by frequent stop-start urban and load-carrying work. There are no unusual gaps or sudden mileage jumps within the two tests provided, so the usage appears consistent rather than sporadic, which for a commercial-orientated Vivaro Elite is plausible but does mean the buyer should treat all braking and drivetrain consumables as approaching or already in need of attention. With rear brake pads flagged as wearing thin and the discs showing pitting and scoring a year ago, a prospective buyer should expect that the rear braking components will likely require replacement very soon if they have not already been attended to. During a test drive, listen for any rhythmic noise or judder from the rear when lightly applying the brakes at low speed, as this can indicate the scored rear discs have worn past their service limit. The vehicle should also stop squarely without pulling to either side, which would suggest a binding rear caliper or uneven pad wear. Check visually through the wheel spokes that the rear pads have visible friction material remaining and that the disc surface, while possibly showing a bright lip at the outer edge, is not deeply grooved or cracked around the circumference. The broken small end clip on the offside front outer CV boot is a smaller but meaningful advisory, because once the clip is missing the boot can begin to split under articulation, allowing grease to escape and contaminating the joint with water and road salt. On a test drive, take the vehicle through full-lock turns in both directions on a quiet road or car park and listen for any clicking, snapping, or ratcheting from the front offside corner, particularly when reversing under load. Also crouch and inspect the boot itself through the wheel for any fresh grease splatter on the surrounding suspension arm or inner CV joint area. Beyond the flagged items, given the high annual mileage a thorough inspection of the front brake discs and pads, the condition of the timing belt or chain service interval confirmation, and the state of the clutch and automatic transmission fluid should form part of any pre-purchase check, as these are the components most affected by this vehicle's usage profile.