Vauxhall Grandland MOT pass rate and common problems
88.5% of Vauxhall Grandlands passed the 2024 MOT (69,131 first tests): 85.6% at the first attempt and 2.9% after a fix at the test centre (PRS).About 1 in 10 failed the first attempt.For its age, it fails 2% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 98.0 (95% CI 96.2–99.8; 100 = normal).
Vauxhall Grandland at a glance, 2024 MOT
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
MOT pass rate
88.5
%
incl. 2.9% fixed at the test centre
2024
69131
Passed at the first attempt
85.6
%
all first tests
2024
69131
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 96.2–99.8)
98.0
index
100 = normal for its age · rank 429 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)
2024
69131
Biggest excess: Body, chassis, structure
1.9
per 100
0.5 same-age
2019–2024
187275
Dangerous defects
7.1
per 100
11.2 UK, not age-adjusted
2019–2024
187275
Advisory items
81.1
per 100
127.1 UK, not age-adjusted
2019–2024
187275
The age norm is 100. The middle of these 761 models has an index of 92.8, so a model can fail less often than the norm and still sit in the worse half. Rank 1 fails least.
MOT Risk Index · Vauxhall Grandland. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 429 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 406 and 456 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Vauxhall Grandland index position among 761 models
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index moved from 101.6 to 98.0 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed, and crossed the normal line.
What actually fails on a Vauxhall Grandland MOT, and how often?
Vauxhall Grandland MOTs fail most often on tyres: 6.8 per 100 tests, against 6.2 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 187,275).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Grandland: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Tyres
6.8
per 100
6.2
2019–2024
12643
Brakes
3.6
per 100
3.1
2019–2024
6654
Visibility
2.9
per 100
4.9
2019–2024
5426
Body, chassis, structure
1.9
per 100
0.5
2019–2024
3617
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
1.9
per 100
2.7
2019–2024
3581
Suspension
1.7
per 100
1.5
2019–2024
3129
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 187,275 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Vauxhall Grandland compare with cars of the same age?
The biggest excess for the Vauxhall Grandland is suspension at age 6: 4.7 failures per 100 tests, against 3.7 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 16,201).
Tyres, age 3: 4.6 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 1.9 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.6 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 4.6 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 2.5 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 1.0 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 5.1 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 3.1 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Grandland: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Tyres, age 3
4.6
per 100
4.2
2019–2024
70266
Brakes, age 3
1.9
per 100
1.8
2019–2024
70266
Suspension, age 3
0.6
per 100
0.6
2019–2024
70266
Tyres, age 4
4.6
per 100
4.5
2019–2024
57935
Brakes, age 4
2.5
per 100
2.4
2019–2024
57935
Suspension, age 4
1.0
per 100
1.2
2019–2024
57935
Tyres, age 5
5.1
per 100
5.1
2019–2024
38839
Brakes, age 5
3.1
per 100
3.1
2019–2024
38839
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Suspension, age 5
2.1
per 100
2.2
2019–2024
38839
Tyres, age 6
5.3
per 100
5.5
2019–2024
16201
Brakes, age 6
4.1
per 100
3.8
2019–2024
16201
Suspension, age 6
4.7
per 100
3.7
2019–2024
16201
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 69,131 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Will my Vauxhall Grandland's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?
Vauxhall Grandland advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is suspension: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 7.3% of the time.
Advisories on suspension: 7.3 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Grandland: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Suspension
7.3
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
3387
Tyres
6.6
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
25601
Brakes
6.0
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
17979
Noise, emissions and leaks
2.2
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
594
Identification of the vehicle
1.7
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
644
Non-component advisories
0
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
9157
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 69,131 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
My Vauxhall Grandland got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?
Vauxhall Grandland MOTs flag tyres most: 40 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 187,275).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Grandland: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Tyres
40
per 100
39.7
2019–2024
74909
Brakes
26.6
per 100
34.7
2019–2024
49758
Non-component advisories
8.7
per 100
7.8
2019–2024
16246
Suspension
3.5
per 100
26.2
2019–2024
6499
Noise, emissions and leaks
0.7
per 100
5.2
2019–2024
1239
Identification of the vehicle
0.6
per 100
2.5
2019–2024
1138
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 187,275 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What is likely to fail next on a Vauxhall Grandland?
For Vauxhall Grandlands aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is tyres: 4.1% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 40,725).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Grandland: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass
3.7
% next fail
2019–2024
30297
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass
1.9
% next fail
2019–2024
30297
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass
1.6
% next fail
2019–2024
30297
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass
1.3
% next fail
2019–2024
30297
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass
0.9
% next fail
2019–2024
30297
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass
0.7
% next fail
2019–2024
30297
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass
0.4
% next fail
2019–2024
30297
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass
0.4
% next fail
2019–2024
30297
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a pass
0.1
% next fail
2019–2024
30297
Steering, under 3 years old, after a pass
0.1
% next fail
2019–2024
30297
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass
0.0
% next fail
2019–2024
30297
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory
5.0
% next fail
2019–2024
13356
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory
3.1
% next fail
2019–2024
13356
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory
2.8
% next fail
2019–2024
13356
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after an advisory
1.7
% next fail
2019–2024
13356
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory
1.4
% next fail
2019–2024
13356
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory
1.0
% next fail
2019–2024
13356
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after an advisory
0.5
% next fail
2019–2024
13356
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory
0.4
% next fail
2019–2024
13356
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after an advisory
0.1
% next fail
2019–2024
13356
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after an advisory
0.1
% next fail
2019–2024
13356
Steering, under 3 years old, after an advisory
0.1
% next fail
2019–2024
13356
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail
5.1
% next fail
2019–2024
5486
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail
3.0
% next fail
2019–2024
5486
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail
2.8
% next fail
2019–2024
5486
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a fail
2.1
% next fail
2019–2024
5486
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail
1.9
% next fail
2019–2024
5486
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail
1.3
% next fail
2019–2024
5486
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail
0.9
% next fail
2019–2024
5486
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a fail
0.8
% next fail
2019–2024
5486
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a fail
0.2
% next fail
2019–2024
5486
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a fail
0.1
% next fail
2019–2024
5486
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
4.1
% next fail
2019–2024
40725
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
2.4
% next fail
2019–2024
40725
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
2.2
% next fail
2019–2024
40725
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
2.2
% next fail
2019–2024
40725
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
1.9
% next fail
2019–2024
40725
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
1.5
% next fail
2019–2024
40725
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
0.7
% next fail
2019–2024
40725
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
0.5
% next fail
2019–2024
40725
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
0.1
% next fail
2019–2024
40725
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
0.1
% next fail
2019–2024
40725
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
0.1
% next fail
2019–2024
40725
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
6.1
% next fail
2019–2024
20970
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
4.4
% next fail
2019–2024
20970
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
3.7
% next fail
2019–2024
20970
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
2.9
% next fail
2019–2024
20970
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
2.8
% next fail
2019–2024
20970
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
2.3
% next fail
2019–2024
20970
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
0.8
% next fail
2019–2024
20970
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
0.7
% next fail
2019–2024
20970
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
0.2
% next fail
2019–2024
20970
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
0.2
% next fail
2019–2024
20970
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
0.1
% next fail
2019–2024
20970
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
6.4
% next fail
2019–2024
10195
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
4.4
% next fail
2019–2024
10195
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
4.1
% next fail
2019–2024
10195
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
3.6
% next fail
2019–2024
10195
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
3.6
% next fail
2019–2024
10195
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
3.0
% next fail
2019–2024
10195
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
1.3
% next fail
2019–2024
10195
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
0.9
% next fail
2019–2024
10195
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
0.3
% next fail
2019–2024
10195
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
0.2
% next fail
2019–2024
10195
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
0.1
% next fail
2019–2024
10195
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 80 cars)
6.3
% next fail
2019–2024
80
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 80 cars)
6.3
% next fail
2019–2024
80
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 69,131 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How often does a Vauxhall Grandland get a dangerous MOT defect?
The Vauxhall Grandland gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 7.1 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 10.1 major and 3.1 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).
Dangerous defects: 7.1 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Grandland: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Dangerous defects
7.1
per 100
11.2
2019–2024
187275
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 187,275 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Will my Vauxhall Grandland still pass its MOT in a few years?
First-time MOT failures for the Vauxhall Grandland go from 11.7% at age 3 to 20.8% at age 7 (rough estimate: 53 tests, 95% interval 12.0–33.5%), against 20.2% for all cars aged 7 (rough estimate: 53 tests, 95% interval 12.0–33.5%) (2024, n = 69,131).
Age 3: 11.7. Age 7 (rough estim: 20.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Grandland: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 3
11.7
% failed first time
12.4
2024
11707
Age 4
11.1
% failed first time
13.1
2024
18333
Age 5
14.2
% failed first time
15.1
2024
22551
Age 6
20.3
% failed first time
17.5
2024
16148
Age 7 (rough estimate: 53 tests, 95% interval 12.0–33.5%)
20.8
% failed first time
20.2
2024
53
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 69,131 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does the Vauxhall Grandland compare with cars of its own age and size?
At 1 of 4 ages shown, Vauxhall Grandlands fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 5, where they fail less often: 15.4% against 17.4% (2024, n = 38,839).
Age 3: 11.4. Age 6: 20.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Grandland: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 3
11.4
% fail
10.8
2024
70266
Age 4
12.6
% fail
13.9
2024
57935
Age 5
15.4
% fail
17.4
2024
38839
Age 6
20.3
% fail
20.6
2024
16201
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 69,131 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Which Vauxhall Grandland years should I avoid?
The Vauxhall Grandland build year that fails most for its age is 2018: index 109.8 (95% CI 107.7–112.0) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 65,175).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Grandland: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Build year 2017 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 200 tests, 95% interval 38.0–97.4)
67.7
index vs own age
100 = normal
2019–2024
200
Build year 2018 (worse for its age)
109.8
index vs own age
100 = normal
2019–2024
65175
Build year 2019
98.2
index vs own age
100 = normal
2019–2024
68903
Build year 2020
97.1
index vs own age
100 = normal
2019–2024
37256
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 69,131 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How much does it cost to fix a Vauxhall Grandland MOT fail?
Expected repair cost per Vauxhall Grandland MOT: about £17 (up to about £33 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 69,131).
Computed, not measured.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Grandland: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Expected repair bill
17.2
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
69131
Estimated range lower
17.2
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
69131
Estimated range upper
32.8
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
69131
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)
6.1
GBP expected contribution
90
price catalogue
69131
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)
5.4
GBP expected contribution
150
price catalogue
69131
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)
3.1
GBP expected contribution
180
price catalogue
69131
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)
2.7
GBP expected contribution
140
price catalogue
69131
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 69,131 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Is the Vauxhall Grandland more reliable than similar cars?
Of 8 similar models, 3 fail less often for their age than the Vauxhall Grandland and 5 as often or more. The Vauxhall Grandland has an MOT Risk Index of 98.0, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 69,131).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Grandland: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Vauxhall Grandland (this model)
98
index
100 = normal
2024
69131
Vauxhall Crossland
103.2
index
98
2024
67658
Peugeot 107
98.2
index
98
2024
113663
Citroen C1
97.5
index
98
2024
168723
Skoda Fabia
99.8
index
98
2024
233548
Kia Picanto
104.6
index
98
2024
185577
Peugeot 108
81.9
index
98
2024
76962
Toyota Aygo
89.3
index
98
2024
261695
Full table
Further values · 2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Ford EcoSport
116.6
index
98
2024
102987
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 69,131 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How many miles does a Vauxhall Grandland normally do?
At age 5, the median Vauxhall Grandland had covered 36,550 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 26,863 to 47,842 miles (2024, n = 22,551).
Age 3 median: 25360. Age 7 median (roug: 56154. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Grandland: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 3 median
25360
miles
2024
11707
Age 3 P25
16839
miles
2024
11707
Age 3 P75
36722
miles
2024
11707
Age 4 median
29496
miles
2024
18333
Age 4 P25
20345
miles
2024
18333
Age 4 P75
40086
miles
2024
18333
Age 5 median
36550
miles
2024
22551
Age 5 P25
26863
miles
2024
22551
Full table
Further values · 2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 5 P75
47842
miles
2024
22551
Age 6 median
46231
miles
2024
16148
Age 6 P25
35710
miles
2024
16148
Age 6 P75
58556
miles
2024
16148
Age 7 median (rough estimate)
56154
miles
2024
53
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 69,131 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Does high mileage mean more Vauxhall Grandland MOT failures at the same age?
At ages 3–5, 10.6% of Vauxhall Grandlands with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 23.8% of those with 100,000 to 140,000 miles (2024, n = 36,580). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Grandland: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 3–5, <40k miles
10.6
% failed first time
2024
36433
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles
16.5
% failed first time
2024
14726
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles
20.7
% failed first time
2024
1271
Age 3–5, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 147 tests, 95% interval 17.6–31.3%)
23.8
% failed first time
2024
147
Age 6–9, <40k miles
14.7
% failed first time
2024
5683
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles
22.2
% failed first time
2024
8650
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles
28.3
% failed first time
2024
1634
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 215 tests, 95% interval 26.2–38.6%)
32.1
% failed first time
2024
215
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 69,131 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How many miles does a Vauxhall Grandland last?
0.3% of Vauxhall Grandlands tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.0% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 619).
100,000 miles: 0.3. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Grandland: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
100,000 miles
0.3
% of tested cars
2024
619
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 39 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.0%)
0.0
% of tested cars
2024
39
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 11 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.0%)
0.0
% of tested cars
2024
11
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 69,131 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Is the Vauxhall Grandland driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?
Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Vauxhall Grandland index is 93.6, against 91.6 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 69,131).
Age and mileage adjusted index: 91.6 vs 93.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Grandland: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age and mileage adjusted index
93.6
index
91.6
2019–2024
69131
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 69,131 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Which Vauxhall Grandland fuel fails its MOT less?
Diesel Vauxhall Grandlands fail first time more often than petrol ones, before allowing for age: 16.7% against 13.7%.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Grandland: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Diesel
16.7
% fail first time
other fuels
2024
14900
Hybrid
14.1
% fail first time
other fuels
2024
1137
Petrol
13.7
% fail first time
other fuels
2024
53094
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 69,131 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Which Vauxhall Grandland engine is best?
For its age, the best Vauxhall Grandland engine is the petrol 1.0–1.2 litre at index 96.2, and the worst the diesel 1.5–1.8 litre at 118.2, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 69,131).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Grandland: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 66.7–160.7)
104.9
index vs model norm
100 = model average
2024
143
Diesel 1.2–1.5 litre
108.8
index vs model norm
100 = model average
2024
29809
Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre
118.2
index vs model norm
100 = model average
2024
14253
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 69,131 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Where in Britain does the Vauxhall Grandland fail its MOT most?
First-time failure rates for the Vauxhall Grandland range from 6.6% to 21.3% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 10%. 19%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Grandland: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
London N (N) (rough estimate: 393 tests, 95% interval 9.8–16.4%)
12.7
% fail first time
14.4
2024
393
Warrington (WA)
12.7
% fail first time
14.4
2024
2541
Oxford (OX)
12.7
% fail first time
14.4
2024
2298
Tonbridge (TN)
12.6
% fail first time
14.4
2024
1914
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)
12.5
% fail first time
14.4
2024
1771
Carlisle (CA)
12.5
% fail first time
14.4
2024
730
York (YO)
12.3
% fail first time
14.4
2024
1511
Chelmsford (CM)
12.3
% fail first time
14.4
2024
1446
Wolverhampton (WV)
12.2
% fail first time
14.4
2024
1145
Liverpool (L)
12.2
% fail first time
14.4
2024
3394
Lancaster (LA)
12.2
% fail first time
14.4
2024
822
Milton Keynes (MK)
12.2
% fail first time
14.4
2024
2470
Oldham (OL)
12.2
% fail first time
14.4
2024
1531
Shrewsbury (SY)
12.1
% fail first time
14.4
2024
1682
Newport (NP)
12.0
% fail first time
14.4
2024
1578
Walsall (WS)
12.0
% fail first time
14.4
2024
1660
Peterborough (PE)
11.9
% fail first time
14.4
2024
3192
Luton (LU)
11.9
% fail first time
14.4
2024
2613
Hemel Hempstead (HP)
11.8
% fail first time
14.4
2024
1531
Twickenham (TW)
11.7
% fail first time
14.4
2024
615
Leicester (LE)
11.6
% fail first time
14.4
2024
2260
Llandudno (LL)
11.6
% fail first time
14.4
2024
1824
Enfield (EN)
11.5
% fail first time
14.4
2024
1125
Darlington (DL)
11.5
% fail first time
14.4
2024
1090
Wakefield (WF)
11.4
% fail first time
14.4
2024
1395
Blackburn (BB)
11.4
% fail first time
14.4
2024
1536
Newcastle (NE)
11.3
% fail first time
14.4
2024
4914
Uxbridge (UB)
11.2
% fail first time
14.4
2024
866
Slough (SL)
11.2
% fail first time
14.4
2024
958
Lincoln (LN)
11.1
% fail first time
14.4
2024
1152
Derby (DE)
11.0
% fail first time
14.4
2024
2908
Hereford (HR)
10.9
% fail first time
14.4
2024
706
Brighton (BN)
10.8
% fail first time
14.4
2024
1148
Medway (ME)
10.8
% fail first time
14.4
2024
1954
Southend-on-Sea (SS)
10.6
% fail first time
14.4
2024
1637
Dartford (DA)
10.6
% fail first time
14.4
2024
2215
Swindon (SN)
10.5
% fail first time
14.4
2024
1129
Durham (DH)
10.5
% fail first time
14.4
2024
1106
Canterbury (CT)
10.4
% fail first time
14.4
2024
1963
Dumfries (DG)
10.3
% fail first time
14.4
2024
699
Chester (CH)
10.2
% fail first time
14.4
2024
3661
Colchester (CO)
10.2
% fail first time
14.4
2024
1198
Watford (WD)
10.2
% fail first time
14.4
2024
670
Reading (RG)
9.9
% fail first time
14.4
2024
3352
London E (E)
9.8
% fail first time
14.4
2024
1326
Stevenage (SG)
9.7
% fail first time
14.4
2024
699
Romford (RM)
9.6
% fail first time
14.4
2024
1839
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 69,131 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Does a Vauxhall Grandland rust more than average?
Allowing for age, Vauxhall Grandland MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.1 times the national rate: 0.05% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 69,131).
Computed, not measured.
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Grandland: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Salt belt susceptibility
0.1
ratio estimate
1
2024 + geographic layers
69131
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 69,131 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Is a Vauxhall Grandland ULEZ compliant?
All Vauxhall Grandlands tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).
Computed, not measured.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Grandland: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Likely compliant
100
% estimate
2024
69131
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 69,131 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Vauxhall Grandland?
Of failed Vauxhall Grandland MOTs, 46.5% were retested the same day and a further 51.4% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 18,315).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Grandland: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Same-day retest
46.5
%
failed initial tests
2019–2024
18315
Retest within 10 days
51.4
%
failed initial tests
2019–2024
18315
Clean MOT streak
32.1
%
observed chains
2019–2024
40253
Repeat advisory
5.3
%
observed chains
2019–2024
40253
Decreasing odometer
1.7
% mileage anomaly
observed chains
2019–2024
57401
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 69,131 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Is low mileage better for a Vauxhall Grandland?
Vauxhall Grandlands aged 5 to 6 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 9.1% of tests, against 19.9% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 9,711).
Low-use first-time failure: 9.1 vs 19.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Grandland: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Low-use first-time failure
9.1
%
19.9
2019–2024
9711
Low-use gap
-10.9
percentage points
8–12k miles
2019–2024
9711
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 69,131 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How many years is a Vauxhall Grandland likely to last?
Vauxhall Grandlands aged 5 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 0.9 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 7, so the true figure is likely higher.
Computed, not measured.
Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Grandland: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 7)
0.9
years forecast
survival forecast
0
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 69,131 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Which Vauxhall Grandlands are still on the road?
In 2024, for every 100 Vauxhall Grandlands tested at ages 4 to 6, about 43 were tested at age 6 (2024, n = 16,201).
Age 3 (at least as: 100. Age 7 (rough estim: 0.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Grandland: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)
100
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
70266
Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)
100
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
57935
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)
100
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
38839
Age 6
43
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
16201
Age 7 (rough estimate: 53 tests, 95% interval 12.0–33.5%)
0.1
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
53
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 69,131 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
If a Vauxhall Grandland fails, does it fail again?
16.3% of Vauxhall Grandlands that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 13.4% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 4,526). The failure most likely to come back is brakes: 16.7% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.
Repeat after fail: 16.3 vs 13.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Grandland: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Repeat after fail
16.3
%
13.4
2019–2024
4526
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 69,131 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Which Vauxhall Grandland faults come together?
On Vauxhall Grandlands, steering and suspension failures turn up together 10.1 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 26).
Vauxhall Grandland: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.8)
2.4
lift
expected joint rate
2024
118
Brakes + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
16
tests with both
2024
16
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
15
tests with both
2024
15
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
15
tests with both
2024
15
Road Wheels + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
14
tests with both
2024
14
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
13
tests with both
2024
13
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
7
tests with both
2024
7
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
6
tests with both
2024
6
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
5
tests with both
2024
5
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
5
tests with both
2024
5
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 69,131 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Has the Vauxhall Grandland had safety recalls?
DVSA lists 34 safety recall campaigns matched to the Vauxhall Grandland; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.
Vauxhall Grandland: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
DVSA recall campaigns matched
34
campaigns
DVSA register
DVSA register
69131
Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 69,131 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What does a Vauxhall Grandland cost to run in a fleet?
Of every 100 Vauxhall Grandlands tested at age 5, about 14 failed the MOT first time; at age 6, about 20. These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time; the steepest one-year step in this cross-section is between cars aged 5 and 6, 6.13 percentage points (2024).
Vauxhall Grandland: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 3
11.7
% fail first time
2024
11707
Age 4
11.1
% fail first time
2024
18333
Age 5
14.2
% fail first time
2024
22551
Age 6
20.3
% fail first time
2024
16148
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 69,131 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Does the Vauxhall Grandland fail inspections in other countries too?
In the Netherlands, where it is sold as the Opel Grandland, 28.3% of Opel Grandlands failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 8,207 inspections).
Inspections abroad point the same way: in Norway, Finland and the Netherlands the Vauxhall Grandland also fails less often than the national average.
Norway (as the Opel Grandland): 15.8 vs 33.7. Finland (as the Opel Grandland): 12.4 vs 26.3. Netherlands (as the Opel Grandland): 28.3 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Grandland: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Norway (as the Opel Grandland)
15.8
% failed
33.7
2024 by country
977
Finland (as the Opel Grandland)
12.4
% failed
26.3
2024 by country
1209
Netherlands (as the Opel Grandland)
28.3
% failed
50.8
2024 by country
8207
Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 69,131 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice
Does the month of a Vauxhall Grandland MOT matter?
Vauxhall Grandlands fail first time most in July (14.1%, against 29.3% for all cars that month) and least in March (12.4%) (2024, n = 69,131).
The month of the MOT makes little difference for the Vauxhall Grandland.
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Vauxhall Grandland MOT: quick answers
What is the Vauxhall Grandland first-time MOT pass rate?
85.6% of first attempts passed in 2024 (69,131 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.
Why does this number differ from other sites?
Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 69,131 primary tests: 14.36% failed first time and 88.5% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 98 is shown separately.