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Vauxhall Crossland Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Vauxhall Crossland reliable? We analysed 194,349 real MOT tests across 35,272 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 194,349 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.0%
Typical Mileage
31,727mi
Annual Mileage
6,067mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Vauxhall Crossland is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Crossland.

Vauxhall Crossland Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Crossland. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Vauxhall Crossland MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Vauxhall Crossland to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

94.3%
2022
90.1%
2021
87.9%
2020
87.5%
2019
84.6%
2018
84.3%
2017

Vauxhall Crossland Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Vauxhall Crossland models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,633
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 872

Vauxhall Crossland Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Crossland owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,836 mi/yr
Typical
6,067 mi/yr
Average
6,897 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,891 mi/yr

Vauxhall Crossland MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Vauxhall Crossland year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 158 94.3% 13,542 22,272 31,832
2021 1,207 90.1% 15,298 23,211 33,152
2020 19,858 87.9% 18,410 29,674 42,698
2019 71,845 87.5% 18,994 28,850 41,213
2018 80,132 84.6% 22,683 34,043 48,316
2017 18,903 84.3% 23,510 35,390 50,376

How Long Does a Vauxhall Crossland Last?

Based on 35,272 Vauxhall Crossland vehicles on UK roads.

Average
5.9 years
Median
6.0 years

Vauxhall Crossland Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Crossland MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
31,727 mi
75th Percentile
45,358 mi
95th Percentile
69,458 mi
Max Recorded
833,383 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Vauxhall Crossland

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

94.3% MOT pass rate from 158 tests

Year to avoid
2017

84.3% MOT pass rate from 18,903 tests

The best year to buy a used Vauxhall Crossland is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.3% across 158 tests. The 2017 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Vauxhall Crossland Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Vauxhall Crossland THIS CAR 86.0% 194,349 31,727 mi — yrs
Vauxhall Corsa 69.7% 26,893,546 58,908 mi 33 yrs
Vauxhall Astra 71.9% 25,288,868 76,280 mi 34 yrs
Vauxhall Zafira 71.9% 8,488,627 75,062 mi 27 yrs
BMW X6 84.8% 167,449 63,604 mi 18 yrs

Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Crossland outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Crossland?

The Vauxhall Crossland has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.0% across 194,349 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Vauxhall Crossland with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Vauxhall Crossland owner drives around 6,067 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Vauxhall Crossland — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Crossland reliable?
Based on 194,349 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Crossland has a 86.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Crossland?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Crossland do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Crossland does around 6,067 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Crossland last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Crossland?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Vauxhall Crossland?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Vauxhall Crossland is 2022 with a 94.3% pass rate across 158 tests.