Vauxhall Crossland years to avoid? MOT pass rate by year
Vauxhall Crossland years with MOT pass rates below the average for vehicles first used in the same year: 2017–2019. Above it: 2021–2022. The other year can't be told apart from average.
- Below the average for their first-use year2017–2019
- Above the average for their first-use year2021–2022
- Can't be told apart from average2020
The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.
First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 83.9% to 84.4%.
In 2025, 84.1% of the 79,095 initial MOT tests on Vauxhall Crossland cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 85.1%. That is 0.9 points below the same-age average.
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Vauxhall Crossland MOT pass rate by year
| Year | Chart | Testsmedian miles | Passed first time | Against all vehicles that year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022age 3 | 13,50318,100 | 89.3%±0.6 | +0.8 ptsall: 88.5% | |
| 2021age 4 | 15,78528,900 | 89.3%±0.5 | +2.1 ptsall: 87.2% | |
| 2020age 5 | 18,18534,100 | 86.1%±0.6 | +0.1 ptsall: 86.0% | |
| 2019age 6 | 16,40137,900 | 82.6%±0.6 | −0.9 ptsall: 83.5% | |
| 2018age 7 | 12,68647,500 | 73.9%±0.8 | −7.0 ptsall: 80.9% | |
| 2017age 8 | 2,53551,000 | 71.5%±1.8 | −6.7 ptsall: 78.2% |
Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.
When a car's mileage doesn't add upCommon Crossland problems at the MOT
MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems. Each year page compares that year's failure areas with all vehicles first used in the same year.
What to check when viewing a Crossland
Tyres
- Check the tread on every tyre. The legal minimum for cars is 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread.
- Look for cuts, bulges, and wear on only the inner or outer edge, which can point to an alignment problem.
- Check that the spare wheel or the tyre repair kit is there.
Brakes
- On a clear road, brake firmly. The car should stop in a straight line without juddering or pulling to one side.
- Check the handbrake holds the car on a slope.
- Look through the wheels at the brake discs for deep grooves or a raised lip at the edge.
Body, chassis, structure
- Look for rust or damage under the sills, around the wheel arches and on the floor where you can see it.
- Open and close every door, the bonnet and the boot. They should latch properly.
- Check the seats are secure and adjust properly.
Lights and electrics
- Ask the seller to help you check every light: dipped and main beam, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp.
- Look for cracked, misted or yellowed headlight lenses.
- Warning lights on the dashboard should come on with the ignition and go out once the engine starts.
Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.
Check a Crossland's MOT historyVauxhall Crossland questions
Which Vauxhall Crossland years have lower MOT pass rates?
Compared with all vehicles first used in the same year, these model years have below-average MOT pass rates: 2017–2019. Above average: 2021–2022. The rest can't be told apart from average. A pass rate is one signal: it also reflects mileage and upkeep, and doesn't record engine or gearbox faults.
Is the Vauxhall Crossland reliable?
MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 84.1% of initial MOT tests on Vauxhall Crossland cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 85.1%. That is 0.9 points below average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.
What are the most common Vauxhall Crossland problems at the MOT?
The most common failure areas are tyres (in 29.0% of failed tests), brakes (in 26.0% of failed tests) and body, chassis, structure (in 24.0% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.
What mileage is normal for a 3-year-old Vauxhall Crossland?
At their 2025 MOT tests, Vauxhall Crossland cars first used in 2022, about 3 years old, had a median of 18,100 miles. Half had more and half had less.
How do I check a specific Crossland's MOT history?
Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.
Check a car's MOT history for freeWhat MOT data can't tell you about any Vauxhall Crossland
Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.
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- Vauxhall Mokka−7.9 pts against the same-age average
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- Vauxhall Insignia−2.6 pts against the same-age average
- Vauxhall Zafira−4.1 pts against the same-age average
Points above (+) or below (−) the same-age average for all vehicles.
All 16 Vauxhall modelsCars ranked by MOT pass rate, by ageSource: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Vauxhall Crossland cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count