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VAUXHALL GRANDLAND X ELITE NAV TURBO A (2021)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 1,522 real MOT tests in 2024.

MOT Pass Rate

93%

Total Tests (2024)

1,522

Avg Mileage

28,830 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,400

Is the 2021 VAUXHALL GRANDLAND X ELITE NAV TURBO A reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 11 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the VAUXHALL brand average of 84%.

At 3 years old, 93% of VAUXHALL GRANDLAND X ELITE NAV TURBO As from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 1,522 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 28,830 miles.

How does the 2021 VAUXHALL GRANDLAND X ELITE NAV TURBO A compare?

Rank among all 2021 cars1511th out of 3,373(top 45%)
Rank among all VAUXHALL models112th out of 882(top 13%)
vs national average+11% (82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average+1% (92% avg)
vs VAUXHALL average+9% (84% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2021 VAUXHALL GRANDLAND X ELITE NAV TURBO A has 28,830 miles on the clock, which is above the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.

Best year to buy a VAUXHALL GRANDLAND X ELITE NAV TURBO A?

The most reliable year is the 2020 model with a 94% MOT pass rate, while the 2019 model has the lowest at 86%. The 2021 sits between the two at 93%.

How much does a 2021 VAUXHALL GRANDLAND X ELITE NAV TURBO A cost to run?

Fuel (Petrol, 1199cc)
£955
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,400
Per month£117/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

VAUXHALL GRANDLAND X ELITE NAV TURBO A by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202193%1,52228,830 mi
202094%2,66325,387 mi
201986%21731,356 mi

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About the 2021 VAUXHALL GRANDLAND X ELITE NAV TURBO A

The 2021 VAUXHALL GRANDLAND X ELITE NAV TURBO A is a city car with a 1199cc petrol engine. 1,522 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a reasonably common sight on UK roads. Among all cars from 2021, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model beats that benchmark.

With an average of 28,830 miles at 3 years old, VAUXHALL GRANDLAND X ELITE NAV TURBO A owners cover more miles than the average driver.

2021 VAUXHALL GRANDLAND X ELITE NAV TURBO A Fuel Costs

The modest 1199cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2021 VAUXHALL GRANDLAND X ELITE NAV TURBO A?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,400 117/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 93% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

VAUXHALL GRANDLAND X ELITE NAV TURBO A Reliability Trend

Newer VAUXHALL GRANDLAND X ELITE NAV TURBO As show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 8 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2021 VAUXHALL GRANDLAND X ELITE NAV TURBO A

At 3 years old, this is still relatively fresh. You may find examples with remaining manufacturer warranty. Depreciation is slowing but hasn't bottomed out yet. If you're flexible on year, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 94%.

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The VAUXHALL GRANDLAND X ELITE NAV TURBO A is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol city cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: