Vauxhall Crossland
From 46,978 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Crosslands fare better: 2021 models pass at 92.1% vs 81.1% for 2017.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 1,168 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1,168 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 803 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 720 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 681 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 620 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 579 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 241 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 233 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 219 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 191 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 32.8% of Crossland failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 50.5% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £150.
Vauxhall Crossland on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 223 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 195 newly registered, a net loss of 28.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 84,100 | 517 | +1 | -104 | -103 |
| 2025 Q2 | 84,155 | 565 | +1 | -119 | -118 |
| 2025 Q1 | 84,311 | 527 | +12 | -0 | +31 |
| 2024 Q4 | 84,361 | 446 | +181 | -0 | +212 |
| 2024 Q3 | 84,092 | 503 | +1,062 | -330 | +732 |
| 2024 Q2 | 83,451 | 412 | +731 | -212 | +519 |
| 2024 Q1 | 82,832 | 512 | +3,067 | -52 | +3,015 |
| 2023 Q4 | 79,907 | 422 | +1,804 | -26 | +1,778 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossland Ultimate Turbo Auto | Petrol | 8,852 | 16% |
| Crossland X Se | Petrol | 5,115 | 9% |
| Crossland Ultimate Turbo | Petrol | 4,945 | 9% |
| Crossland X Elite Nav | Petrol | 4,581 | 8% |
| Crossland X Elite | Petrol | 4,500 | 8% |
| Crossland X Griffin | Petrol | 3,570 | 6% |
| Crossland X Elite Nav Turbo A | Petrol | 3,224 | 6% |
| Crossland X Griffin Turbo | Petrol | 2,618 | 5% |
| Crossland Sri Nav Turbo | Petrol | 2,109 | 4% |
| Crossland X Se Ecotec S/S | Petrol | 2,083 | 4% |
| Crossland Elite Nav Turbo Auto | Petrol | 1,820 | 3% |
| Crossland Gs Turbo | Petrol | 1,536 | 3% |
| Crossland X Elite Turbo | Petrol | 1,528 | 3% |
| Crossland Se | Petrol | 1,349 | 2% |
| Crossland X Elite Nav Turbo | Petrol | 1,330 | 2% |
| Crossland X Elite Ecotec S/S | Petrol | 1,275 | 2% |
| Crossland X Elt Nv Etec T Ss A | Petrol | 1,191 | 2% |
| Crossland X Sri Nav | Petrol | 1,170 | 2% |
| Crossland Elite Nav Turbo | Petrol | 1,098 | 2% |
| Crossland Gs Line Turbo | Petrol | 1,031 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn |
| 2020 | 89.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 87.1% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2018 | 82.2% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, exhaust system leaking or insecure |
1 earlier years
| 2017 | 81.1% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Crosslands tested had between 12,938 and 47,400 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 31,163 median miles, the Crossland has 0.047 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Vauxhall models
| Vauxhall Corsa | 70.9% |
| Vauxhall Astra | 72.5% |
| Vauxhall Vivaro | 67.2% |
| Vauxhall Mokka | 76.7% |
| Vauxhall Insignia | 75.3% |
Common questions
What is the Vauxhall Crossland MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Crossland has a 85.4% MOT pass rate based on 46,978 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Crossland?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Crossland is a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 1,168 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
How many Vauxhall Crosslands are on UK roads?
There are 84,100 Vauxhall Crosslands currently licensed on UK roads, with 517 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Crossland at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Crossland is 31,163 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,938 and 47,400 miles.
Buying a used Crossland?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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