2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Vauxhall Grandland MOT pass rate and common faults

18,063 MOT tests in 2024. 88.9% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time88.9%
Failed or needed repairs11.1%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 18,063 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    636 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    334 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    170 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.3%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.3%
  10. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.1%
  2. Brakes2.9%
  3. Lights & electrics2.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  5. Suspension0.6%
  6. Body & chassis0.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2020 Vauxhall Grandland?

In 2024, 88.9% of 2020 Vauxhall Grandland cars passed their MOT first time, across 18,063 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Vauxhall Grandland?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Vauxhall Grandland reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).