2021 Vauxhall Crossland Ultimate Turbo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,154 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Vauxhall Crossland Ultimate Turbo, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 92.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.5% | 41 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.4% | 28 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 18 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.4% | 16 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 11 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 8 |
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 | 19 |
| 2 | Washers | 13 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 12 |
| 4 | Brake discs | 9 |
| 5 | Joints | 7 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 6 |
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 | 20.9% | 241 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.6% | 192 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.6% | 65 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.8% | 21 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.3% | 15 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 12 |
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 | 752 | 5.9% |
| 30-60k | 387 | 10.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 580 | 7.9% |
| 2025 | 550 | 6.9% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Crossland Ultimate Turbo
Before buying a 2021 Vauxhall Crossland Ultimate Turbo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.5% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.5% 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 (2.4% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.6% 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 Ultimate Turbos pass their MOT?
92.5% of the 1,154 2021 Vauxhall Crossland Ultimate Turbo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Vauxhall Crossland Ultimate Turbo?
Tyres, recorded in 3.5% of tests, followed by brakes (2.4%).
Does the 2021 Crossland Ultimate Turbo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.9% in the 0-30k band to 10.1% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,154 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.