2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Elite Turbo Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,914 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Elite Turbo Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.9% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 13.3% in the 60-90k group versus 6.9% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.5% | 132 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.8% | 82 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 52 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.0% | 29 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 24 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 12 |
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 | 51 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 44 |
| 3 | Brake discs | 39 |
| 4 | Washers | 24 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 17 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 14 |
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 | 23.1% | 674 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.6% | 513 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.9% | 173 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.5% | 74 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.3% | 39 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.0% | 30 |
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 | 2,142 | 6.9% |
| 30-60k | 724 | 11.3% |
| 60-90k | 45 | 13.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 79 | 6.3% |
| 2023 | 995 | 8.0% |
| 2024 | 923 | 8.6% |
| 2025 | 915 | 7.8% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Crossland X Elite Turbo Auto
Before buying a 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Elite Turbo Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.5% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.5% 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 (2.8% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.8% 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 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Elite Turbo Autos pass their MOT?
91.9% of the 2,914 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Elite Turbo Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Elite Turbo Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 4.5% of tests, followed by brakes (2.8%).
Does the 2020 Crossland X Elite Turbo Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.9% in the 0-30k band to 13.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,914 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.