2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Vauxhall Crossland MOT pass rate and common faults

16,458 MOT tests in 2024. 88.4% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time88.4%
Failed or needed repairs11.6%
Typical mileage at test22,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 16,458 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    402 marked dangerous
  3. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    236 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    179 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  8. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.3%
    79 marked dangerous
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.3%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating0.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres4.7%
  2. Brakes4.6%
  3. Lights & electrics2.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  5. Body & chassis0.9%
  6. Suspension0.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.4%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2021 Vauxhall Crossland?

In 2024, 88.4% of 2021 Vauxhall Crossland cars passed their MOT first time, across 16,458 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Vauxhall Crossland?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; brake discs: significantly and obviously worn. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Vauxhall Crossland reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).