2020 Vauxhall Grandland X Elite Turbo A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,895 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Vauxhall Grandland X Elite Turbo A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 92.3% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 17.7% in the 60-90k group versus 6.4% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.9% | 240 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 93 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.6% | 78 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.1% | 53 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 18 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 17 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 74 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 56 |
| 3 | Washers | 43 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 35 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 25 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 23 |
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 | 24.9% | 1,218 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.1% | 545 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.0% | 343 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.4% | 67 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.0% | 50 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 27 |
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 | 3,175 | 6.4% |
| 30-60k | 1,554 | 9.5% |
| 60-90k | 158 | 17.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 61 | 9.8% |
| 2023 | 1,673 | 7.5% |
| 2024 | 1,550 | 6.8% |
| 2025 | 1,609 | 8.8% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Grandland X Elite Turbo A
Before buying a 2020 Vauxhall Grandland X Elite Turbo A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.9% of tests for this year.
- 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (1.6% 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.
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 As pass their MOT?
92.3% of the 4,895 2020 Vauxhall Grandland X Elite Turbo A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Vauxhall Grandland X Elite Turbo A?
Tyres, recorded in 4.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.9%).
Does the 2020 Grandland X Elite Turbo A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.4% in the 0-30k band to 17.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,895 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.