Which Vauxhall models fail their MOT most
30.7% of Vauxhall cars fail first time, against 24.5% across every make. That is 6.2 points worse than average, measured over 2,279,114 DVSA tests on 34 models.
Every Vauxhall in the data
Sorted by how many tests each one contributes, so the models most people actually buy come first. A linked row has a page of its own.
| Model | Years | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corsa | 2014–2017 | 295,743 | 30.5% |
| Corsa | 2010–2013 | 275,493 | 42% |
| Astra | 2010–2013 | 220,599 | 36.2% |
| Astra | 2014–2017 | 206,331 | 25.3% |
| Mokka | 2014–2017 | 152,936 | 27.9% |
| Corsa | 2018–2021 | 96,265 | 21.1% |
| Insignia | 2014–2017 | 95,129 | 30.3% |
| Insignia | 2010–2013 | 88,157 | 35.6% |
| Zafira | 2010–2013 | 81,395 | 39.6% |
| Vivaro | 2014–2017 | 68,052 | 38.7% |
| Zafira | 2014–2017 | 67,954 | 28.1% |
| Mokka | 2018–2021 | 54,604 | 16.8% |
| Astra | 2018–2021 | 54,322 | 15.8% |
| Meriva | 2010–2013 | 44,830 | 35.8% |
| Adam | 2014–2017 | 41,438 | 28.5% |
| Vivaro | 2010–2013 | 37,943 | 52.8% |
| Grandland | 2018–2021 | 36,555 | 14.5% |
| Crossland | 2018–2021 | 32,722 | 14.3% |
| Viva | 2014–2017 | 28,871 | 15.8% |
| Combo | 2018–2021 | 27,447 | 30.5% |
| Meriva | 2014–2017 | 27,318 | 24.3% |
| Combo | 2010–2013 | 23,066 | 42.1% |
| Insignia | 2018–2021 | 22,551 | 18.1% |
| Combo | 2014–2017 | 20,263 | 39.6% |
| Vivaro | 2018–2021 | 17,873 | 26.7% |
| Agila | 2010–2013 | 16,008 | 34.9% |
| Antara | 2010–2013 | 14,838 | 43.1% |
| Mokka | 2010–2013 | 13,693 | 34.6% |
| Adam | 2018–2021 | 10,313 | 19.6% |
| Viva | 2018–2021 | 9,653 | 11.6% |
| Corsa Se | 2018–2021 | 8,694 | 13.3% |
| Adam | 2010–2013 | 7,824 | 33.9% |
| Corsa Elite Nav Premium Turbo | 2018–2021 | 6,001 | 14.9% |
| Antara | 2014–2017 | 5,750 | 39% |
| Corsa Se Premium | 2018–2021 | 5,480 | 11.5% |
| Grandland X Sri Nav Turbo | 2018–2021 | 5,435 | 10.9% |
| Corsa Sri Premium Turbo | 2018–2021 | 5,051 | 14% |
| Zafira | 2018–2021 | 4,977 | 18.9% |
| Agila | 2014–2017 | 3,769 | 22.1% |
| Vivaro 2900 Dynamic S/S | 2018–2021 | 3,738 | 25.1% |
| Corsa Sri Turbo | 2018–2021 | 3,645 | 14.5% |
| Crossland X Elite Nav Turbo A | 2018–2021 | 3,573 | 11.6% |
| Crossland X Griffin | 2018–2021 | 3,509 | 14.8% |
| Vivaro 2900 Sportive S/S | 2018–2021 | 3,416 | 26.5% |
| Combo 2300 Sportive Td S/S | 2018–2021 | 2,816 | 33.9% |
| Grandland X Elite Nav Turbo | 2018–2021 | 2,733 | 12.5% |
| Crossland | 2014–2017 | 2,553 | 20.3% |
| Corsa Elite Nav Premium Trbo A | 2018–2021 | 2,482 | 14.7% |
| Corsa Griffin S/S | 2018–2021 | 2,404 | 19.6% |
| Corsa Sri Vx-Line Nav Black | 2018–2021 | 2,326 | 23.3% |
| Crossland X Griffin Turbo | 2018–2021 | 2,225 | 12.4% |
| Grandland X Se Turbo | 2018–2021 | 2,213 | 12.4% |
| Corsa E Elite Nav | 2018–2021 | 2,083 | 13% |
| Astravan | 2010–2013 | 2,038 | 39% |
| Cascada | 2014–2017 | 2,017 | 25% |
How a Vauxhall ages
The same manufacturer at three ages. Every make gets worse with age; what differs is how steeply, and that is the part worth knowing before you choose between a cheaper older one and a dearer newer one.
2018–2021
18.4%
435,106 tests
2014–2017
28.9%
1,018,124 tests
2010–2013
39.4%
825,884 tests
Best and worst in the range
Least likely to fail
- 10.9% Grandland X Sri Nav Turbo 2018–2021
- 11.5% Corsa Se Premium 2018–2021
- 11.6% Viva 2018–2021
Most likely to fail
- 52.8% Vivaro 2010–2013
- 43.1% Antara 2010–2013
- 42.1% Combo 2010–2013
Cohorts with at least 5,000 tests only, so a rare model cannot top either list on thin evidence.
What actually fails on a Vauxhall
Pooled across the whole range and weighted by test count. One model's worst fault is a fact about that model; the same fault across the range is a fact about the make.
- 5.4% Coil spring fractured or broken
- 2.3% Tyres tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
- 2.3% Brake linings and pads less than 1.5 mm thick
- 1.7% Registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
- 1.2% Visibility does not clear the windscreen effectively
- 0.8% Spark ignition inoperative or indicates a malfunction
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