2021 Vauxhall Crossland Elite — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,859 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Vauxhall Crossland Elite, the most common recorded failure areas were brakes, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 90.3% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.3%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 12.6% in the 60-90k group versus 7.4% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 4.2% | 121 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.3% | 93 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 59 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.7% | 48 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.0% | 28 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.8% | 23 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake discs | 95 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 85 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 41 |
| 4 | Washers | 37 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 32 |
| 6 | Wipers | 18 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 21.0% | 600 |
| 2 | Tyres | 18.7% | 534 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.5% | 158 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.8% | 79 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.8% | 53 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.4% | 39 |
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 | 665 | 7.4% |
| 30-60k | 2,033 | 10.3% |
| 60-90k | 159 | 12.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 122 | 6.6% |
| 2024 | 1,426 | 11.2% |
| 2025 | 1,311 | 8.4% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Crossland Elite
Before buying a 2021 Vauxhall Crossland Elite, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Brakes accounted for 4.2% of tests for this year.
- Brakes (4.2% 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.
- 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 (2.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 Elites pass their MOT?
90.3% of the 2,859 2021 Vauxhall Crossland Elite MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Vauxhall Crossland Elite?
Brakes, recorded in 4.2% of tests, followed by tyres (3.3%).
Does the 2021 Crossland Elite get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.4% in the 0-30k band to 12.6% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,859 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.