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Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto reliable? We analysed 1,547 real MOT tests across 1,196 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,547 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.7%
Typical Mileage
18,550mi
Annual Mileage
5,367mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto Number Plates

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

Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

88.5%
2023
88.5%
2022

Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7

Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
2,874 mi/yr
Typical
5,367 mi/yr
Average
6,243 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,710 mi/yr

Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 573 88.5% 11,580 17,479 25,639
2022 921 88.5% 13,362 18,976 26,664

How Long Does a Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto Last?

Based on 1,196 Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.2 years
Median
2.0 years

Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto Mileage Distribution

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

Median
18,550 mi
75th Percentile
26,386 mi
95th Percentile
41,278 mi
Max Recorded
94,910 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto

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

Best year
2022

88.5% MOT pass rate from 921 tests

The best year to buy a used Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.5% across 921 tests.

How Does the Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto THIS CAR 88.7% 1,547 18,550 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
Austin Metro Hle 68.4% 1,061 43,429 mi 45 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto?

The Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.7% across 1,547 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 Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto 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 Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto owner drives around 5,367 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 Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto reliable?
Based on 1,547 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto has a 88.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto does around 5,367 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto?
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 Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto is 2022 with a 88.5% pass rate across 921 tests.