2022 Vauxhall Grandland Gs Line Turbo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,868 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Vauxhall Grandland Gs Line Turbo, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 91.2% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.3% | 99 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 27 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.4% | 26 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.3% | 24 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.8% | 15 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 84 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 18 |
| 3 | Wipers | 15 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 12 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 10 |
| 6 | Washers | 9 |
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 | 23.6% | 441 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.9% | 241 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.0% | 150 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.3% | 43 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.8% | 34 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 7 |
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 | 1,425 | 9.0% |
| 30-60k | 423 | 7.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43 | 2.3% |
| 2025 | 1,822 | 8.9% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Grandland Gs Line Turbo
Before buying a 2022 Vauxhall Grandland Gs Line Turbo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.3% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.3% 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 (1.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (1.4% 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.
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 2022 Vauxhall Grandland Gs Line Turbos pass their MOT?
91.2% of the 1,868 2022 Vauxhall Grandland Gs Line Turbo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Vauxhall Grandland Gs Line Turbo?
Tyres, recorded in 5.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.5%).
Does the 2022 Grandland Gs Line Turbo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.0% in the 0-30k band to 7.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,868 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.