In 2025, 35,926 Vauxhall Grandland cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 80% passed first time, compared with 82% for all cars of the same ages, which makes the Grandland about average. Adjusted for age, it ranks 164 of the 217 most-tested car models.
That comparison matters: older cars fail more often, so a raw pass rate flatters models that are mostly young. We compare each model against every car on the road at the same age.
Pass rate by age
At 4 years old, 87% of Grandlands passed first time (all cars that age: 87%). By 7 years, that figure is 76% (all cars: 81%). It trails the average car at most ages, most noticeably at 7 years (4 points behind).
Vauxhall Grandland All cars of that age
| Age | Tests | Grandland passed first time | All cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 years | 290 | 87% | 87% | 42,316 |
| 5 years | 733 | 83% | 86% | 43,285 |
| 6 years | 18,719 | 83% | 84% | 46,867 |
| 7 years | 16,092 | 76% | 81% | 55,987 |
What fails most on a Vauxhall Grandland
The area that lets the Grandland down most, relative to other cars, is seat belts and airbags: 0.9% of tests failed on it, 2.8 times the rate for the average car. It does comparatively well on suspension and emissions and leaks.
Share of Grandland tests failing on this area Average car
The six most common failure items
| Failure item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | Tyres | 5.1% |
| A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | Brakes | 2.8% |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | Lights and electrics | 2.6% |
| A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED | Lights and electrics | 2.4% |
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | Suspension | 2.3% |
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | Visibility | 1.6% |
What to check when buying a used Grandland
Based on where the Grandland fails more often than other cars, these are the checks worth making before you buy:
- Seat belts and airbags: Pull every belt out fully and let it retract, check the buckles latch, and make sure the airbag light goes out after starting. More
- Tyres: Check tread across the whole width (uneven wear hints at alignment or suspension faults), and look for cuts, bulges and mismatched brands. Repair guide
- Visibility: Check the windscreen for chips in the driver’s view, the wipers for smearing and the washers for working jets. Repair guide
Then check the individual car: its own MOT history will show whether it follows the pattern. A car with repeated advisories in the same weak area is more likely to fail its next test.
Check a specific Grandland
Enter the registration to see its full MOT history, mileage record and reliability score, compared with these figures.
Check a GrandlandFrequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for a Vauxhall Grandland?
In 2025, 80% of Vauxhall Grandland cars passed their MOT first time, across 35,926 tests. Cars of the same ages averaged 82%.
What do Vauxhall Grandland cars most often fail their MOT on?
The most common failure items were: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (5.1% of tests); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (2.8% of tests); the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (2.6% of tests).
Other Vauxhall models
Vauxhall Corsa (61%), Vauxhall Astra (65%), Vauxhall Mokka (66%), Vauxhall Insignia (67%), Vauxhall Zafira (62%), Vauxhall Vivaro (54%). All Vauxhall models
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 (class 4 normal tests; first-time pass means passed with no faults fixed at the test). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.