2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Griffin — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 11,317 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Griffin, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and body, structure & corrosion. Its pass rate of 88.5% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 15.3% in the 60-90k group versus 10.1% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

11,317

MOT tests analysed

11.5%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

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 Griffin
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	4.9%	557
2	Brakes	4.4%	495
3	Body, structure & corrosion	2.1%	235
4	Visibility	1.8%	209
5	Lighting & signalling	1.7%	189
6	Emissions & environmental	1.1%	124

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 Griffin
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Brake discs	354
2	Brake pads	238
3	Tread depth	220
4	Exhaust system	186
5	Washers	167
6	Headlamp aim	132

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 Griffin
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	25.9%	2,928
2	Brakes	25.3%	2,862
3	Other defects	7.3%	827
4	Body, structure & corrosion	5.2%	591
5	Visibility	1.6%	183
6	Suspension	1.2%	137

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 Griffin
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	5,716	10.1%
30-60k	5,129	12.6%
60-90k	463	15.3%

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 Griffin
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2022	70	8.6%
2023	3,794	11.2%
2024	3,686	10.7%
2025	3,767	12.6%

What to check before buying a 2020 Crossland X Griffin

Before buying a 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Griffin, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.9% of tests for this year.

Tyres (4.9% 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 (4.4% 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.
Body, structure & corrosion (2.1% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.

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 Griffins pass their MOT?

88.5% of the 11,317 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Griffin MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.5% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Griffin?

Tyres, recorded in 4.9% of tests, followed by brakes (4.4%).

Does the 2020 Crossland X Griffin get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.1% in the 0-30k band to 15.3% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 11,317 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.