2019 Vauxhall Grandland X Turbo A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,084 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Vauxhall Grandland X Turbo A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 92.6% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 10.6% in the 60-90k group versus 4.7% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.9% | 42 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.7% | 40 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.8% | 19 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.7% | 18 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 4 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 35 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 25 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 14 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 12 |
| 5 | Washers | 11 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 10 |
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 | 20.6% | 223 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.6% | 136 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.3% | 68 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.2% | 24 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.6% | 17 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 10 |
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 | 679 | 4.7% |
| 30-60k | 358 | 12.0% |
| 60-90k | 47 | 10.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 266 | 6.0% |
| 2023 | 267 | 6.0% |
| 2024 | 275 | 9.4% |
| 2025 | 276 | 8.0% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Grandland X Turbo A
Before buying a 2019 Vauxhall Grandland X Turbo A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.9% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.9% 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 (3.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (1.8% 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 2019 Vauxhall Grandland X Turbo As pass their MOT?
92.6% of the 1,084 2019 Vauxhall Grandland X Turbo A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Vauxhall Grandland X Turbo A?
Tyres, recorded in 3.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.7%).
Does the 2019 Grandland X Turbo A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.7% in the 0-30k band to 10.6% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,084 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.