2021 Vauxhall Crossland Ultimate Turbo Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,033 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Vauxhall Crossland Ultimate Turbo Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 93.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.4% | 70 |
| 2 | Brakes | 1.9% | 38 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 38 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.8% | 16 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 10 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 8 |
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 | 33 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 25 |
| 3 | Brake discs | 17 |
| 4 | Washers | 12 |
| 5 | Wipers | 9 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 8 |
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 | 19.6% | 398 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.5% | 315 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.8% | 98 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.5% | 31 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.2% | 25 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.0% | 20 |
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 | 1,645 | 6.0% |
| 30-60k | 365 | 8.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 32 | 9.4% |
| 2024 | 1,030 | 8.0% |
| 2025 | 971 | 4.8% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Crossland Ultimate Turbo Auto
Before buying a 2021 Vauxhall Crossland Ultimate Turbo Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.4% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.4% 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.
- Brakes (1.9% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.9% 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 Ultimate Turbo Autos pass their MOT?
93.5% of the 2,033 2021 Vauxhall Crossland Ultimate Turbo Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Vauxhall Crossland Ultimate Turbo Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 3.4% of tests, followed by brakes (1.9%).
Does the 2021 Crossland Ultimate Turbo Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.0% in the 0-30k band to 8.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,033 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.