2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Vauxhall Grandland MOT pass rate and common faults

16,028 MOT tests in 2024. 79.7% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time79.7%
Failed or needed repairs20.4%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 16,028 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    938 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    500 marked dangerous
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.1%
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.1%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.3%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.9%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics6.2%
  2. Tyres5.9%
  3. Brakes5.2%
  4. Suspension4.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  6. Body & chassis2.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.3%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.8%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.8%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 Grandland?

In 2024, 79.7% of 2018 Vauxhall Grandland cars passed their MOT first time, across 16,028 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

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

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Vauxhall Grandland reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).