Vauxhall Grandland: what fails at MOT
104,000 MOT tests on the Vauxhall Grandland in 2024, counted. 13.2% failed at the first attempt.
The short answer
13.2% of Vauxhall Grandland tests failed at the first attempt. Cars of the same ages averaged 12.9%, so the Grandland is about average for its age.
It fails most often on tyres (3.3% of tests), lights and electrics (2% of tests) and brakes (1.9% of tests).
By year of registration
Older cars fail more, whatever the model. So each year is shown beside the figure for all cars first used that year.
| First used | Tests | Failed first time | All cars that year | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,905 | 10.6% | 10.9% | 25,000 16,400 to 35,700 |
| 2020 | 27,849 | 9.9% | 11.5% | 29,200 19,900 to 39,600 |
| 2019 | 32,918 | 13.2% | 13.4% | 36,700 27,000 to 48,000 |
| 2018 | 24,203 | 18.9% | 15.6% | 46,600 36,200 to 58,900 |
Green is at least three points better than other cars that year, red at least three points worse. Typical mileage is the middle reading at the test, with the range the middle half of cars fell in.
Where it fails
The share of Vauxhall Grandland tests with at least one failure in each part of the MOT, beside what cars of the same ages average.
| Part of the test | Grandland | Cars its age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 3.3% | 3.1% | |
| Lights and electrics | 2.0% | 2.1% | |
| Brakes | 1.9% | 1.5% | |
| Wipers, washers and windscreen | 1.2% | 1.9% | Less than most |
| Suspension | 1.0% | 0.8% | |
| Body and structure | 0.7% | 0.3% | |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.5% | 0.5% | |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.4% | 0.2% |
The parts that fail most
- Tyre tread1.9%
- Seat belt1.7%
- Brake pads1.2%
- Headlamp aim0.9%
- Headlamp0.7%
- Washers0.7%
- Wipers0.4%
- Brake discs0.4%
- Driveshaft joint0.4%
- Linkage ball joints0.4%
Share of tests with a failure on that part.
The most common failures
- Tyre tread: below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
- Tyre: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.6%
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.4%
- Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
- Driveshaft joint: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.4%
- Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn0.4%
- Tyre: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
What testers warn about
Advisories are things that passed this time but are wearing. They are the best guide to next year's bills.
- Tyre tread: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge12.5%
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened6.1%
- Brake pads: wearing thin5.9%
- Tyre: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing2.5%
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.4%
- Brake discs: worn, but not excessively1.7%
- Nail in tyre1.5%
- Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play1.1%
What these figures can't tell you
An MOT is a safety and emissions test. These figures show how often the model fails that test. They say nothing about engines, gearboxes or electronics that break between tests, and how a car has been looked after matters more than its badge. The car you are looking at has its own MOT record, and that is the one to read.
Ask before you travel
- “How much tread is left on each tyre, and how old are they?”
- “Do all the lights work, including the number plate lights and brake lights?”
- “When were the brake pads and discs last changed?”
- “Do the wipers and washers work properly, and is the windscreen chipped or cracked?”
Check a Vauxhall Grandland's own MOT record
Type the registration from the advert. You'll see every test that car has had, what it failed on and what it was warned about, free.
Where this comes from
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The counting is Hindsight's own.
First-attempt MOT tests of cars first used 2004 to 2021. A test counts as failed if it failed or only passed after a repair during the test. Retests are left out. Built on 13 November 2026.