2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Vauxhall Grandland MOT pass rate and common faults

11,579 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 test25,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,579 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    415 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    198 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    112 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.4%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.3%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating0.3%
  10. Seat belts - condition: buckle not functioning as intended0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.7%
  2. Brakes2.9%
  3. Lights & electrics2.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.7%
  6. Body & chassis0.5%
  7. Suspension0.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.8%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.6%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 Grandland?

In 2024, 88.4% of 2021 Vauxhall Grandland cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,579 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

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

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; 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. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Vauxhall Grandland reliable at MOT time?

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