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

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Is the Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimate Turbo A reliable? We analysed 355 real MOT tests across 112 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 355 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.8%
Typical Mileage
23,769mi
Annual Mileage
5,947mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimate Turbo A Number Plates

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

Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimate Turbo A MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

86.8%
2021

Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimate Turbo A Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2

Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimate Turbo A Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,626 mi/yr
Typical
5,947 mi/yr
Average
6,794 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,886 mi/yr

Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimate Turbo A MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 341 86.8% 14,295 23,427 33,252

How Long Does a Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimate Turbo A Last?

Based on 112 Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimate Turbo A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.8 years
Median
4.0 years

Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimate Turbo A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
23,769 mi
75th Percentile
33,619 mi
95th Percentile
68,215 mi
Max Recorded
161,618 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimate Turbo A

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

Best year
2021

86.8% MOT pass rate from 341 tests

The best year to buy a used Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimate Turbo A is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.8% across 341 tests.

How Does the Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimate Turbo A Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimate Turbo A THIS CAR 86.8% 355 23,769 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
Suzuki Rmz 86.1% 482 1,381 mi 19 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimate Turbo A?

The Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimate Turbo A has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.8% across 355 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 has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimate Turbo A 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 X Ultimate Turbo A owner drives around 5,947 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 X Ultimate Turbo A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimate Turbo A reliable?
Based on 355 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimate Turbo A has a 86.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimate Turbo A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimate Turbo A do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimate Turbo A does around 5,947 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimate Turbo A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimate Turbo A?
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 X Ultimate Turbo A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimate Turbo A is 2021 with a 86.8% pass rate across 341 tests.