2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Elite Turbo D — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 843 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Elite Turbo D, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 89.1% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%).

Pass rate

843

MOT tests analysed

10.9%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

3.9

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Elite Turbo D
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	5.1%	43
2	Brakes	4.3%	36
3	Lighting & signalling	1.9%	16
4	Visibility	1.5%	13
5	Body, structure & corrosion	1.5%	13
6	Suspension	1.4%	12

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Elite Turbo D
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Brake pads	26
2	Brake discs	21
3	Exhaust system	17
4	Tread depth	12
5	Washers	9
6	Ball joint	9

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Elite Turbo D
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Brakes	26.0%	219
2	Tyres	23.3%	196
3	Body, structure & corrosion	10.8%	91
4	Other defects	4.9%	41
5	Visibility	3.1%	26
6	Suspension	2.3%	19

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2020 Crossland X Elite Turbo D
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	399	9.3%
30-60k	368	12.2%
60-90k	69	11.6%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2020 Crossland X Elite Turbo D
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	284	12.7%
2024	266	9.4%
2025	268	11.2%

What to check before buying a 2020 Crossland X Elite Turbo D

Before buying a 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Elite Turbo D, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.1% of tests for this year.

Tyres (5.1% 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 (4.3% 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 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Elite Turbo Ds pass their MOT?

89.1% of the 843 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Elite Turbo D MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.9% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Elite Turbo D?

Tyres, recorded in 5.1% of tests, followed by brakes (4.3%).

Does the 2020 Crossland X Elite Turbo D get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.3% in the 0-30k band to 11.6% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 843 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.