Vauxhall Grandland X Elite Nav T D A
From 466 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 14 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 tyre cords visible or damaged | 14 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 2 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 1 |
| parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative | 1 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 1 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 73.7% of Grandland X Elite Nav T D A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 2.6% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £92.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 89.3% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Grandland X Elite Nav T D As tested had between 28,922 and 39,224 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 33,890 median miles, the Grandland X Elite Nav T D A has 0.032 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 Grandland X Elite Nav T D A MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Grandland X Elite Nav T D A has a 89.3% MOT pass rate based on 466 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Grandland X Elite Nav T D A?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Grandland X Elite Nav T D A is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 14 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Grandland X Elite Nav T D A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Grandland X Elite Nav T D A is 33,890 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 28,922 and 39,224 miles.
Buying a used Grandland X Elite Nav T D A?
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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