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Vauxhall Crossland reliability by build year

Coverage 2017-20242 named generationsSUVDIESEL / PETROL
At a glance

Vauxhall Crossland built around 2018: fails its MOT more often than average

Vauxhall Crosslands built around 2018 fail their MOT more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the tyres on any car you view.

Key figure

22% of MOT tests on Vauxhall Crosslands built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 16% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Vauxhall Crosslands built around 2018 involves the tyres.

What to check before viewing

The Vauxhall Crossland's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Exhaust

Worth checking

Listen for blow noises from a cold start; check for rust and leaks at the manifold and cat connections.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

How build years differ

Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Crossland's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Vauxhall Crossland fail rate by age

This chart combines every Vauxhall Crossland ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
15,4599.4%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
20,09511.1%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
18,94713.0%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
18,21417.2%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
11,41021.6%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
1,39322.0%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 8 years old.

Where the Vauxhall Crossland stacks up

Three ways to compare the same cars, built around 2018 (7 years old). The fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests, and 1st has the lowest fail rate. Only models with at least 500 MOT tests at this age are ranked. How we count fail rates

7th of 10

7th lowest fail rate of 10 Vauxhall models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

Close to the middle third

82nd of 89

82nd lowest fail rate of 89 SUVs with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the highest third

21.6%

The share of this model's MOT tests at this age that ended in a fail.

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Vauxhall Crosslands

These issues come from 7-year-old Vauxhall Crosslands, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelPlenty of data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    20.4%
    Advisory: 3,291Fail: 298 (8% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    19.0%
    Advisory: 3,171Fail: 68 (2% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Exhaust has a minor leak

    13.9%
    Advisory: 1,539Fail: 285 (16% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    12.9%
    Advisory: 2,134Fail: 143 (6% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    9.1%
    Advisory: 1,069Fail: 241 (18% of the times it was found)

Based on 11,410 MOT tests on 7-year-old Vauxhall Crosslands, every generation combined.

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Vauxhall Crosslands notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Brakes + Tyres37%
  2. Emissions & exhaust + Tyres20%
  3. Brakes + Emissions & exhaust20%
  4. Brakes + Suspension13%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 4,168 MOT tests on Vauxhall Crossland cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Vauxhall Crossland.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

13 recalls in all

12 of the 13 Vauxhall Crossland recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 12 recalls

Top concerns

  • Emission recall – on board diagnostics
  • Vauxhall DV5R engines camshaft chain.
  • Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a rear axle crossmember that was not manufactured according to specification

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs to compare

  1. 1

    Lexus RX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    7.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.3%
    Dangerous
    2.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.4%

    Lower fail rate: 7.6%, against 21.6% for the Vauxhall Crossland, both built around 2018.

    1,815 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Lexus NX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    9.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1%
    Dangerous
    2.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    88.4%

    Lower fail rate: 9.5%, against 21.6% for the Vauxhall Crossland, both built around 2018.

    4,706 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Volkswagen T-Roc

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    9.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.9%
    Dangerous
    3.9%

    Lower fail rate: 9.6%, against 21.6% for the Vauxhall Crossland, both built around 2018.

    9,233 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Porsche Macan

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    8.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2%
    Dangerous
    2.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    91.6%

    Lower fail rate: 8.7%, against 21.6% for the Vauxhall Crossland, both built around 2018.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    4,936 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Vauxhall Crossland across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. It has the 7th lowest fail rate of 10 Vauxhall models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 11,410 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Vauxhall Crossland ever sold: 85,518 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 11,410 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.