2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Vauxhall Adam MOT pass rate and common faults

5,469 MOT tests in 2024. 78.3% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time78.3%
Failed or needed repairs21.7%
Typical mileage at test33,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,469 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.9%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.7%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    165 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    106 marked dangerous
  6. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  8. Washers: not working1.0%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension8.3%
  2. Lights & electrics5.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  4. Tyres5.1%
  5. Brakes4.3%
  6. Steering2.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  8. Body & chassis0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.2%

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: shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. 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 2018 Vauxhall Adam?

In 2024, 78.3% of 2018 Vauxhall Adam cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,469 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Vauxhall Adam?

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; coil spring: fractured or broken; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2018 Vauxhall Adam reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).