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Vauxhall reliability and common MOT problems by model
Vauxhall shows a 22.2% combined MOT failure rate across 3,929,960 tests in Motintel data. Viva has one of the lower high-confidence rates at 9.3%. Vectra deserves extra checking at 28.8%.
Data sources: DVSA MOT records, official recall records, and MOT fault wording snapshots (2026-04-27, 2026-04-29, rfr_codes_2025-05-12, failure items 2023). Search-indexed model pages must clear 20,000 MOT tests and 10,000 vehicles.
Vauxhall combined failure rate: 22.2% — all-model average is 18.7%. Ranked #39 of 48 makes by failure rate (1 = lowest).
Which Vauxhall models look strongest? Viva (9.3%), Grandland (10.2%), Crossland (10.7%), Mokka (16.6%), Adam (18.3%)
Which Vauxhall models need extra caution? Vectra (28.8%), Vivaro (27.7%), Antara (26.0%), Combo (25.7%), Movano (25.3%)
Most reliable Vauxhall models in MOT data
# Model MOT failure rate Tests Vehicles
1
Vauxhall Viva 9.3%
42,373 tests
37,551 vehicles
2
Vauxhall Grandland 10.2%
40,467 tests
34,432 vehicles
3
Vauxhall Crossland 10.7%
39,215 tests
33,345 vehicles
4
Vauxhall Mokka 16.6%
262,911 tests
212,282 vehicles
5
Vauxhall Adam 18.3%
72,210 tests
57,267 vehicles
Vauxhall models with the highest MOT failure rates
# Model MOT failure rate Tests Vehicles
1
Vauxhall Vectra 28.8%
52,400 tests
37,428 vehicles
2
Vauxhall Vivaro 27.7%
275,861 tests
194,599 vehicles
3
Vauxhall Antara 26.0%
29,577 tests
21,190 vehicles
4
Vauxhall Combo 25.7%
131,611 tests
95,217 vehicles
5
Vauxhall Movano 25.3%
65,540 tests
47,575 vehicles
Common Vauxhall MOT problem areas
# Problem area MOT notes Models affected What to check High-rate examples
1
Corrosion and structure
962,923 MOT notes
16 models
Inspect sills, subframes, suspension mounts, brake pipes, and previous welding or rust repairs.
Vauxhall Vectra , Vauxhall Agila , Vauxhall Meriva
2
Emissions, engine, and exhaust
681,105 MOT notes
16 models
Check cold starts, exhaust smoke, warning lights, service history, and recent emissions repairs.
Vauxhall Vectra , Vauxhall Zafira , Vauxhall Antara
3
Suspension and steering
680,861 MOT notes
16 models
Listen for knocks, check uneven tyre wear, and ask whether worn joints or bushes have been replaced.
Vauxhall Vivaro , Vauxhall Vectra , Vauxhall Combo
4
Lights and electrical
447,901 MOT notes
16 models
Test every exterior light, warning lamp, horn, washer, and basic electrical function before buying.
Vauxhall Vectra , Vauxhall Movano , Vauxhall Vivaro
5
Windscreen, wipers, and mirrors
317,990 MOT notes
16 models
Check the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, chips, cracks, and whether the driver's view is clear.
Vauxhall Combo , Vauxhall Movano , Vauxhall Vivaro
6
Tyres and wheels
97,603 MOT notes
16 models
Look for matching tyres, legal tread, sidewall damage, wheel damage, and uneven wear.
Vauxhall Movano , Vauxhall Vivaro , Vauxhall Antara
All Vauxhall model reports
Model
MOT tests
Vehicles
Failure rate
Corsa 1,130,374
852,817
23.1%
Astra 880,234
666,514
22.3%
Zafira 294,768
217,934
24.4%
Vivaro 275,861
194,599
27.7%
Insignia 271,528
206,483
21.0%
Mokka 262,911
212,282
16.6%
Combo 131,611
95,217
25.7%
Meriva 131,005
97,908
24.2%
Adam 72,210
57,267
18.3%
Movano 65,540
47,575
25.3%
Vectra 52,400
37,428
28.8%
Agila 48,869
36,745
24.0%
Viva 42,373
37,551
9.3%
Grandland 40,467
34,432
10.2%
Crossland 39,215
33,345
10.7%
Antara 29,577
21,190
26.0%
Astravan limited data 12,893
9,406
28.1%
Tigra limited data 11,472
8,003
30.5%
Corsa Se limited data 9,450
8,467
8.4%
Vivaro 2900 Sportive S S limited data 7,154
5,822
15.8%
Corsa Elite Nav Premium Turbo limited data 6,633
5,676
10.3%
Corsavan limited data 6,164
4,419
28.2%
Vivaro 2900 Dynamic S S limited data 6,007
4,828
17.5%
Corsa Se Premium limited data 5,882
5,228
7.6%
Grandland X Sri Nav Turbo limited data 5,861
4,978
7.8%
Corsa Sri Premium Turbo limited data 5,541
4,656
9.4%
Corsa Sri Turbo limited data 3,993
3,324
9.4%
Crossland X Griffin limited data 3,910
3,382
11.0%
Crossland X Elite Nav Turbo A limited data 3,874
3,189
8.2%
Vivaro 3100 Sportive S S limited data 3,647
3,004
14.7%
Cascada limited data 3,449
2,760
17.9%
Combo 2300 Sportive Td S S limited data 3,424
2,708
19.5%
Grandland X Elite Nav Turbo limited data 3,016
2,561
9.8%
Corsa Elite Nav Premium Trbo A limited data 2,725
2,313
9.6%
Corsa Sri Vx Line Nav Black limited data 2,700
2,279
14.4%
Corsa Griffin S S limited data 2,695
2,340
11.1%
Crossland X Griffin Turbo limited data 2,441
2,135
9.4%
Vivaro 2900 Edition S S limited data 2,433
1,903
17.7%
Grandland X Se Turbo limited data 2,429
1,999
9.5%
Corsa E Elite Nav limited data 2,255
1,995
8.2%
Signum limited data 2,225
1,602
29.1%
Corsa Energy S S limited data 2,215
1,930
11.2%
Corsa Se Nav limited data 2,100
1,797
8.6%
Corsa Sri Nav Premium Turbo limited data 2,060
1,747
8.1%
Corsa Elite Nav Turbo limited data 2,058
1,786
9.9%
Grandland X Sri Nav Turbo A limited data 1,994
1,689
6.0%
Grandland X Elite Nav Turbo A limited data 1,949
1,654
7.9%
Vivaro 2700 Sportive S S limited data 1,939
1,592
15.1%
Vivaro 3100 Edition S S limited data 1,814
1,473
17.0%
Vivaro 2700 Edition S S limited data 1,771
1,411
17.2%
Vivaro 3100 Dynamic S S limited data 1,754
1,369
16.2%
Omega limited data 1,705
1,340
22.8%
Combo Life Energy Turbo D S S limited data 1,613
1,309
12.5%
Corsa Elite Nav Turbo Auto limited data 1,548
1,339
10.3%
Corsa Sri Nav Turbo limited data 1,522
1,317
9.5%
Grandland X Business Ed Nav T limited data 1,494
1,217
7.8%
Cavalier limited data 1,465
1,197
19.4%
Ampera limited data 1,464
1,144
20.6%
Corsa Se Premium Turbo limited data 1,434
1,289
6.5%
Astra Sri Vx Line Nav Turbo limited data 1,325
1,123
9.6%
Frontera limited data 1,164
892
26.5%
Crossland X Elite Turbo Auto limited data 1,132
948
8.2%
Crossland X Sri Nav limited data 1,116
956
12.1%
Astra Business Edition Nav T D limited data 1,062
917
9.1%
Corsa Se Premium Turbo Auto limited data 1,046
904
6.8%
Models with limited data (fewer than 20,000 tests or 10,000 vehicles) have full reports but are not indexed in search engines until the evidence threshold is met.