2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Vauxhall Adam MOT pass rate and common faults

10,732 MOT tests in 2024. 68.1% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time68.1%
Failed or needed repairs31.9%
Typical mileage at test52,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,732 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.7%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.6%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    394 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    175 marked dangerous
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working1.2%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension13.3%
  2. Steering9.7%
  3. Lights & electrics9.5%
  4. Tyres7.3%
  5. Brakes5.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  8. Body & chassis2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak15.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2015 Vauxhall Adam?

In 2024, 68.1% of 2015 Vauxhall Adam cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,732 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Vauxhall Adam?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2015 Vauxhall Adam reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).