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

Across 1,477 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Vauxhall Grandland X Elite Turbo D, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 88.1% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 15.6% in the 90-120k group versus 9.5% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

1,477

MOT tests analysed

11.8%

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 Grandland X Elite Turbo D
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	5.6%	83
2	Brakes	3.0%	44
3	Visibility	1.7%	25
4	Lighting & signalling	1.6%	23
5	Suspension	1.4%	20
6	Emissions & environmental	0.9%	13

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 Grandland X Elite Turbo D
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Brake pads	31
2	Tread depth	31
3	Headlamp aim	17
4	Washers	16
5	Coil spring	16
6	Brake discs	10

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Vauxhall Grandland X Elite Turbo D
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	25.1%	371
2	Brakes	19.4%	287
3	Other defects	6.0%	88
4	Visibility	2.6%	38
5	Body, structure & corrosion	2.5%	37
6	Suspension	0.8%	12

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 Grandland X Elite Turbo D
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	411	9.5%
30-60k	835	12.7%
60-90k	192	12.5%
90-120k	32	15.6%

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 Grandland X Elite Turbo D
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	504	12.7%
2024	476	10.7%
2025	477	11.7%

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

Before buying a 2020 Vauxhall Grandland X Elite Turbo D, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.6% of tests for this year.

Tyres (5.6% 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 (3.0% 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.
Visibility (1.7% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£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 Grandland X Elite Turbo Ds pass their MOT?

88.1% of the 1,477 2020 Vauxhall Grandland X Elite Turbo D MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.8% fail rate.

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

Tyres, recorded in 5.6% of tests, followed by brakes (3.0%).

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

Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.5% in the 0-30k band to 15.6% in the 90-120k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,477 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.