Where in Britain does the Vauxhall Nova fail its MOT most?
Across Britain, 23.4% of 5,740 initial MOT tests (first attempts) of the Vauxhall Nova failed in 2019–2024. No postcode area is at least 3 points above the rest of Britain with an interval clear of zero. It does best in Derby (DE), −7.8 points. Area rates are not age-adjusted.
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · Vauxhall Nova MOT statistics · check a Vauxhall Nova by registration
Vauxhall Nova in every postcode area with 100+ tests
From the largest excess over the rest of Britain to the largest shortfall.
| Area | Failed here, % | Rest of Britain, % | Difference, points | 95% interval | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peterborough (PE) | 29.8 | 23.2 | +6.6 | −1.9 to +15.1 | 114 (rough estimate) |
| Llandudno (LL) | 25.7 | 23.3 | +2.4 | −4.7 to +9.4 | 152 (rough estimate) |
| Swansea (SA) | 20.7 | 23.4 | −2.8 | −10.1 to +4.5 | 121 (rough estimate) |
| York (YO) | 20.5 | 23.4 | −2.9 | −9.3 to +3.4 | 161 (rough estimate) |
| Sheffield (S) | 18.8 | 23.5 | −4.7 | −11.4 to +2.1 | 133 (rough estimate) |
| Newcastle (NE) | 18.3 | 23.5 | −5.2 | −12.7 to +2.3 | 104 (rough estimate) |
| Nottingham (NG) | 18.3 | 23.5 | −5.2 | −12.7 to +2.3 | 104 (rough estimate) |
| Doncaster (DN) | 17.8 | 23.5 | −5.7 | −13.0 to +1.6 | 107 (rough estimate) |
| Chester (CH) | 16.5 | 23.5 | −7.0 | −14.0 to +0.1 | 109 (rough estimate) |
| Derby (DE) | 15.7 | 23.5 | −7.8 | −15.0 to −0.7 | 102 (rough estimate) |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,740 (initial tests) · Method: postcode area of the testing station against the same model's tests elsewhere in Britain, difference of two proportions with a 95% interval; named at 3+ points with the interval clear of zero; not age-adjusted · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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