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Vauxhall Common MOT Problems (2026)

Vauxhall models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 5,386,441 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).

Average Vauxhall MOT pass rate: 84%

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84%

Avg pass rate

16%

Avg fail rate

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Vauxhall Models with the Most MOT Problems

Highest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021)

#ModelFail RateTypical Issues (estimate)
1Vauxhall Tigra30%Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration
2Vauxhall Vectra28%Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration
3Vauxhall Signum27%DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Suspension wear
4Vauxhall Antara26%DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Suspension wear
5Vauxhall Combo25%Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration

Most Reliable Vauxhall Models

Lowest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021). Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger.

#ModelPass Rate
1Vauxhall Mokka Elite Nav Turbo94%
2Vauxhall Crossland X Elite Nav Turbo A94%
3Vauxhall Mokka Sri Nav Premium Turbo94%
4Vauxhall Corsa Elite Edition93%
5Vauxhall Mokka Elite Nav Premium Turbo93%

All Vauxhall Models by Fail Rate

Every Vauxhall model and year with 300+ MOT tests (cars registered up to 2021), sorted by fail rate (highest first). Fuel type is shown as a guide.

ModelYearPass RateFail Rate
Combo200365%34%
Meriva200366%34%
Meriva200666%33%
Combo200666%33%
Combo200465%33%
Corsa200367%32%
Meriva200467%32%
Antara200867%32%
Combo200267%32%
Zafira200066%32%
Corsa200668%31%
Corsa200568%31%
Zafira200768%31%
Corsa200468%31%
Combo200868%31%
Meriva200868%31%
Corsa200268%31%
Meriva200768%31%
Combo200768%31%
Corsa200168%31%
Combo200567%31%
Meriva200568%31%
Tigra200668%31%
Tigra200769%31%
Tigra200869%31%
Signum200467%31%
Astra200670%30%
Astra200569%30%
Zafira200869%30%
Zafira200669%30%
Zafira200569%30%
Meriva200969%30%
Combo200969%30%
Agila200870%30%
Zafira200369%30%
Vectra200569%30%
Astra199969%30%
Vectra200468%30%
Tigra200569%30%
Antara201070%30%
Astra200771%29%
Vectra200870%29%
Zafira200970%29%
Astra200471%29%
Astra200269%29%
Agila200971%29%
Zafira200470%29%
Combo201270%29%
Astra200070%29%
Corsa200069%29%

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Vauxhall MOT FAQ

What are the most common MOT problems on Vauxhall cars?

The most common MOT problems on Vauxhall cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics. Older Vauxhall diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. Of the Vauxhall models with at least 1,000 tests, the Vauxhall Tigra has the highest average fail rate at 30%.

Which Vauxhall model is the most reliable?

In our data, the Vauxhall Mokka Elite Nav Turbo has the best MOT record of the Vauxhall models with at least 1,000 tests: 94% of its 2,040 MOT tests ended in a pass and 5% in a fail. Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare models of a similar age.

What is the average MOT pass rate for Vauxhall?

The average MOT pass rate for Vauxhall is 84%, based on 5,386,441 MOT tests across 306 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 16% of MOT tests on Vauxhall cars ended in a fail.

Vauxhall Model Problem Guides

Typical issues to check, rough repair costs and year-by-year MOT pass rates for each Vauxhall model

Vauxhall Corsa Problems77% passVauxhall Astra Problems78% passVauxhall Mokka Problems81% passVauxhall Insignia Problems80% passVauxhall Zafira Problems75% passVauxhall Vivaro Problems72% passVauxhall Combo Problems75% passVauxhall Meriva Problems75% passVauxhall Adam Problems81% passVauxhall Grandland Problems89% passVauxhall Agila Problems75% passVauxhall Vectra Problems71% pass

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