2021 Vauxhall Crossland Elite Turbo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,340 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Vauxhall Crossland Elite Turbo, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.8% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.3%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 12.4% in the 60-90k group versus 6.3% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.6% | 156 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.0% | 131 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 87 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.2% | 51 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 30 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.6% | 25 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 104 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 73 |
| 3 | Brake discs | 61 |
| 4 | Washers | 40 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 38 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 20 |
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 | 19.6% | 852 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.2% | 745 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.0% | 261 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.4% | 104 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.8% | 78 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.8% | 77 |
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 | 2,517 | 6.3% |
| 30-60k | 1,732 | 10.8% |
| 60-90k | 89 | 12.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 166 | 6.6% |
| 2024 | 2,223 | 8.9% |
| 2025 | 1,950 | 7.5% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Crossland Elite Turbo
Before buying a 2021 Vauxhall Crossland Elite Turbo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.6% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.6% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.0% 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 2021 Vauxhall Crossland Elite Turbos pass their MOT?
91.8% of the 4,340 2021 Vauxhall Crossland Elite Turbo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Vauxhall Crossland Elite Turbo?
Tyres, recorded in 3.6% of tests, followed by brakes (3.0%).
Does the 2021 Crossland Elite Turbo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.3% in the 0-30k band to 12.4% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,340 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.