MOT failure data · 2025
Vauxhall Grandland MOT problems
Across every Vauxhall Grandland that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, on 18.63% of failure items. The broadest problem area was tyres at 32.72%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Vauxhall Grandland MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 18.63% |
| 2 | Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 9.76% |
| 3 | Condition has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | Tyres | 6.92% |
| 4 | Joints constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Body, chassis, structure | 4.08% |
| 5 | Condition has ply or cords exposed | Tyres | 3.38% |
| 6 | Coil spring fractured or broken | Suspension | 3.25% |
| 7 | Brake discs significantly and obviously worn | Brakes | 3.22% |
| 8 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 3.18% |
| 9 | Headlamp not working on dipped beam | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.03% |
| 10 | Linkage ball joints ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 3% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Vauxhall Grandland, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Vauxhall Grandland buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Vauxhall Grandland?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Vauxhall Grandland MOT FAQs
What does a Vauxhall Grandland most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Vauxhall Grandland cars failing their 2025 MOT was "tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", appearing on 18.63% of failure items.
Does this mean my Vauxhall Grandland will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Vauxhall Grandland that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Vauxhall Grandland passed 86.51% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Vauxhall Grandland's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Vauxhall Grandland MOT pass rate · used Vauxhall Grandland buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.