2021 Vauxhall Crossland Elite Turbo Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 5,749 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Vauxhall Crossland Elite Turbo Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 93.2% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.3%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.3% | 187 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 114 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.8% | 106 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.9% | 54 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.6% | 35 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 31 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 71 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 67 |
| 3 | Brake discs | 46 |
| 4 | Washers | 39 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 22 |
| 6 | Wipers | 21 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 19.3% | 1,108 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.8% | 849 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.9% | 283 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.2% | 68 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.2% | 68 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.0% | 59 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 4,649 | 6.6% |
| 30-60k | 1,074 | 7.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 168 | 8.3% |
| 2024 | 2,990 | 7.6% |
| 2025 | 2,588 | 5.8% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Crossland Elite Turbo Auto
Before buying a 2021 Vauxhall Crossland Elite Turbo Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.3% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (2.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (1.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2021 Vauxhall Crossland Elite Turbo Autos pass their MOT?
93.2% of the 5,749 2021 Vauxhall Crossland Elite Turbo Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Vauxhall Crossland Elite Turbo Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 3.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.0%).
Does the 2021 Crossland Elite Turbo Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.6% in the 0-30k band to 7.9% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,749 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.