Vauxhall Crossland Elite
From 779 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged and brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 16 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 16 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 5 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 5 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap | 3 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 61.5% of Crossland Elite failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 9.6% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £114.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Crossland Elites tested had between 33,610 and 46,813 miles on the clock.
At 41,956 median miles, the Crossland Elite has 0.026 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 Elite MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Crossland Elite has a 89% MOT pass rate based on 779 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Crossland Elite?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Crossland Elite is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 16 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Crossland Elite at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Crossland Elite is 41,956 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 33,610 and 46,813 miles.
Buying a used Crossland Elite?
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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