Vauxhall MOT Failure Rates
MOT failure rates for 22 Vauxhall models, ranked from highest to lowest failure rate. Data from official DVSA MOT test records covering 142 million UK MOT tests.
Vauxhall MOT Reliability Overview
Across 22 models with sufficient test data, Vauxhall vehicles have an average MOT failure rate of 31.1%. This is close to the UK national average of 28%, indicating typical reliability for a mainstream manufacturer.
The most reliable Vauxhall model for MOT is the Vauxhall Grandland with a 12.8% failure rate. The highest failure rate belongs to the Vauxhall Tigra at 46.8%.
These figures are calculated from real DVSA MOT test records and represent weighted averages across all vehicle ages and mileage bands. Only models with 100 or more test records are included to ensure statistical reliability.
Which Vauxhall Models Fail MOT Most?
| Model | Failure Rate | Total Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Tigra | 46.8% | 38,122 |
| Vauxhall Vectra | 45.4% | 182,109 |
| Vauxhall Vivaro | 40.8% | 950,452 |
| Vauxhall Antara | 40.8% | 98,390 |
| Vauxhall Combo | 40.2% | 428,260 |
| Vauxhall Movano | 40.0% | 210,282 |
| Vauxhall Zafira | 37.1% | 992,048 |
| Vauxhall Meriva | 35.5% | 440,839 |
| Vauxhall Agila | 35.5% | 160,781 |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 34.4% | 3,855,312 |
| Vauxhall Omega | 34.1% | 6,821 |
| Vauxhall Astra | 33.2% | 2,990,503 |
| Vauxhall Insignia | 29.3% | 924,846 |
| Vauxhall Cavalier | 28.6% | 6,472 |
| Vauxhall Calibra | 27.0% | 2,545 |
| Vauxhall Ampera | 25.4% | 5,212 |
| Vauxhall Adam | 25.3% | 254,936 |
| Vauxhall Mokka | 22.6% | 934,923 |
| Vauxhall Nova | 21.2% | 4,834 |
| Vauxhall Viva | 14.3% | 158,597 |
| Vauxhall Crossland | 13.0% | 185,544 |
| Vauxhall Grandland | 12.8% | 215,595 |
How we calculate failure rates: Rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for each model. Only models with 100+ test records are shown. Data sourced from official DVSA MOT test records covering 142 million tests.
Vauxhall MOT FAQs
Are Vauxhall cars reliable for MOT?
Vauxhall has 22 models in our database. Vauxhall vehicles have average MOT reliability, with failure rates close to the UK average of 28%. Performance varies between models. Click on any model above to see a detailed component-level breakdown.
Which Vauxhall model is best for MOT?
The Vauxhall Grandland has the lowest MOT failure rate at 12.8%, making it the most reliable Vauxhall model in our dataset. See full Vauxhall Grandland MOT data.
Which Vauxhall model fails MOT most?
The Vauxhall Tigra has the highest failure rate at 46.8%. This doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad car — higher failure rates often correlate with older average vehicle age. See full Vauxhall Tigra MOT data.
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