Vauxhall reliability: MOT results 2024
Figures updated
Ranked 43 of 52 makes
2,859,408 Vauxhall cars aged 3 to 20 had an MOT in 2024, and 34.2% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Allowing for age and mileage, a Vauxhall is 15% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At their first MOT, 16.6% failed (UK 12.7%).
Vauxhall models ranked
| Model | Score | Fail rate | First MOT | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Cascada | 108 | 23.9% | – | 2,825 |
| Vauxhall Grandland | 102 | 14.5% | 10.9% | 65,303 |
| Vauxhall Insignia | 102 | 31.9% | 16.4% | 199,578 |
| Vauxhall Astravan | 100 | 45.2% | – | 7,684 |
| Vauxhall Astra | 99 | 33.8% | 12.4% | 624,660 |
| Vauxhall Vectra | 98 | 45.7% | – | 27,080 |
| Vauxhall Viva | 98 | 17.8% | – | 38,277 |
| Vauxhall Zafira | 93 | 38.4% | – | 196,542 |
| Vauxhall Corsavan | 91 | 47.5% | – | 3,580 |
| Vauxhall Crossland | 91 | 15.3% | 11.3% | 60,956 |
| Vauxhall Meriva | 91 | 37.0% | – | 91,186 |
| Vauxhall Agila | 86 | 38.3% | – | 33,035 |
| Vauxhall Movanovan | 85 | 38.4% | 27.7% | 4,765 |
| Vauxhall Tigra | 83 | 48.2% | – | 6,553 |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 80 | 35.3% | 15.4% | 896,932 |
| Vauxhall Antara | 77 | 45.1% | – | 20,569 |
| Vauxhall Adam | 76 | 30.0% | – | 59,036 |
| Vauxhall Combovan | 76 | 38.9% | 28.8% | 104,817 |
| Vauxhall Mokka | 76 | 29.1% | 11.0% | 227,798 |
| Vauxhall Vivarovan | 75 | 43.6% | 25.8% | 182,724 |
Vauxhall MOT failure rate by age
What Vauxhall cars fail on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 13.1% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Suspension | 11.9% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Brakes | 8.1% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Tyres | 7.2% | About average |
| Visibility | 6.0% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 4.8% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Body and structure | 3.9% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Steering | 3.3% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.8% | ▼ 20% less often |
| Wheels | 0.3% | ▼ 24% less often |
Most common Vauxhall MOT faults
- Coil spring: fractured or broken4.7% of tests
- Position lamp: not working2.7% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.6% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5% of tests
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Frequently asked questions
›Are Vauxhall cars reliable?
By MOT results, Vauxhall ranks 43 of 52 makes in 2024, with a reliability score of 87 (100 is average for the same age and mileage). 34.2% of Vauxhall cars failed their MOT first time.
›What is the most reliable Vauxhall?
The Vauxhall Cascada, with a score of 108. The lowest-scoring is the Vivaro (75).
›What do Vauxhall cars fail their MOT on?
Steering: 3.3% of Vauxhall MOTs failed on it, 1.6 times the rate for similar cars. The single most common fault was “Coil spring: fractured or broken”.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate the league.