2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Griffin Turbo D — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 872 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Griffin Turbo D, the most common recorded failure areas were brakes, tyres and body, structure & corrosion. Its pass rate of 87.5% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 15.2% in the 60-90k group versus 10.1% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

872

MOT tests analysed

12.5%

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 Crossland X Griffin Turbo D
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Brakes	5.1%	44
2	Tyres	4.9%	43
3	Body, structure & corrosion	3.4%	30
4	Visibility	1.3%	11
5	Emissions & environmental	0.9%	8
6	Lighting & signalling	0.8%	7

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 Crossland X Griffin Turbo D
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Brake pads	30
2	Exhaust system	28
3	Brake discs	28
4	Tread depth	21
5	Service brake performance	9
6	Washers	6

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Griffin Turbo D
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Brakes	30.3%	264
2	Tyres	27.5%	240
3	Body, structure & corrosion	10.1%	88
4	Other defects	5.5%	48
5	Visibility	3.8%	33
6	Emissions & environmental	1.5%	13

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 Crossland X Griffin Turbo D
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	376	10.1%
30-60k	402	13.9%
60-90k	79	15.2%

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 Crossland X Griffin Turbo D
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	285	11.6%
2024	292	13.4%
2025	291	12.7%

What to check before buying a 2020 Crossland X Griffin Turbo D

Before buying a 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Griffin Turbo D, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Brakes accounted for 5.1% of tests for this year.

Brakes (5.1% 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.
Tyres (4.9% 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.
Body, structure & corrosion (3.4% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.

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 Crossland X Griffin Turbo Ds pass their MOT?

87.5% of the 872 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Griffin Turbo D MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.5% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Griffin Turbo D?

Brakes, recorded in 5.1% of tests, followed by tyres (4.9%).

Does the 2020 Crossland X Griffin Turbo D get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.1% in the 0-30k band to 15.2% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 872 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.