2018 Vauxhall Crossland MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check

In 2025, 73.9% of Vauxhall Crosslands first used in 2018 passed their MOT first time, against 80.9% for all cars first used in 2018. Across 38,130 Crossland first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were body, chassis and structure, brakes and tyres.

This page analyses first MOT tests for Vauxhall Crosslands first used in 2018 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.

Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026

Passed first time, 2025
73.9%
of 12,686 first tests; all cars first used in 2018: 80.9%. Fixed-at-the-test counts as a fail
Tests analysed
38,130
first tests, 2023–2025; 12,686 in 2025
Clean pass, 2025
37.4%
of 12,686 first tests in 2025, passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded
Typical mileage, tested in 2025
47,500
middle half: 35,000–60,500 miles; all cars first used in 2018: 52,000

How the 2018 Vauxhall Crossland MOT pass rate has changed

Share of first tests passed in each year, Crosslands first used in 2018 against all cars first used in 2018 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Crossland figure was 7.0 points lower.

2018 CrosslandAll cars first used in 2018
70%80%90%100%20212022202320242025Test year (first tests)All cars first used in 2018, test year 2021: 87.6%All cars first used in 2018, test year 2022: 86.3%All cars first used in 2018, test year 2023: 84.2%All cars first used in 2018, test year 2024: 82.5%All cars first used in 2018, test year 2025: 80.9%2018 Crossland, test year 2021: 90.2%2018 Crossland, test year 2022: 87.5%2018 Crossland, test year 2023: 82.8%2018 Crossland, test year 2024: 78%2018 Crossland, test year 2025: 73.9%80.9%73.9%
View this chart as a table
Test year2018 CrosslandAll cars first used 2018Crossland first tests
202190.2%87.6%13,024
202287.5%86.3%12,885
202382.8%84.2%12,727
202478.0%82.5%12,717
202573.9%80.9%12,686

Common 2018 Vauxhall Crossland MOT failures

Share of the 8,294 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

Body, chassis, structure38.9%
Brakes24.9%
Tyres21.3%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment18.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks11.1%
Suspension10.9%
Visibility9.1%
Steering2.6%

Most common failure items

DVSA failure itemShare of failed first testsTests
Drive shaft joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt27.5%2,279
Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.9%822
Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm9.2%765
Exhaust system: system insecure8.0%661
Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn7.1%589

Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.

What to check on a 2018 Vauxhall Crossland before buying

The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.

  1. Body and underside. Worth looking underneath with a torch at the sills, floor and mountings for corrosion, and at the rubber boots on the drive shafts for splits.
  2. Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
  3. Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.

Common 2018 Vauxhall Crossland MOT advisories

Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2018 Crosslands, as a share of all 38,130 first tests, 2023–2025.

DVSA advisory itemShare of first testsTests
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened18.7%7,120
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge15.6%5,939
Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing12.7%4,861
Brake pads: wearing thin8.2%3,145
Exhaust system: mounting defective7.1%2,698

Questions about the 2018 Vauxhall Crossland MOT

What is the MOT pass rate of a 2018 Vauxhall Crossland?

In 2025, 73.9% of Crosslands first used in 2018 passed their MOT first time, against 80.9% for all cars first used in 2018. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.

What does a 2018 Crossland most often fail its MOT on?

Body, chassis and structure (in 38.9% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), brakes (24.9%) and tyres (21.3%). The single most common item was “Drive shaft joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt” (27.5%).

How often does a 2018 Vauxhall Crossland fail its MOT?

In 2025, 26.1% of first tests on Crosslands first used in 2018 did not pass first time: 21.7% failed, and a further 4.4% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 8,294 of 38,130 first tests did not pass first time.

What are the most common 2018 Vauxhall Crossland MOT advisories?

“Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (on 18.7% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (15.6%), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (12.7%), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (8.2%) and “Exhaust system: mounting defective” (7.1%).

Is a 2018 Vauxhall Crossland reliable?

An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 90.2% in 2021 to 73.9% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.

Other cars first used in 2018

The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.

2018 Ford Fiesta MOT statistics · 2018 Volkswagen Golf MOT statistics · 2018 Vauxhall Corsa MOT statistics · 2018 Ford Focus MOT statistics · 2018 Nissan Qashqai MOT statistics

How the 2018 Vauxhall Crossland MOT data is calculated

Every number on this page is calculated by SortedCars from DVSA’s anonymised MOT test data for Great Britain, 2021–2025. “2018 Crossland” means a Vauxhall Crossland whose date of first use falls in 2018 (67, 18 and 68 plates), all trims grouped. Class 4 vehicles, first tests only — retests are not counted. Pass rate = passed ÷ all first tests; a car with a fault fixed during the test (PRS) counts as a fail. Our national first-test pass rate matches DVSA’s published figure (table DVSA/MOT/01) to within 0.04 points in every year. Clean pass = passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded. Mileage is the reading recorded at the test. Comparisons are with all cars first used in 2018, any make or fuel, and are not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use. Failure and advisory item names are DVSA’s own wording. No figure is shown for fewer than 500 tests; an item is shown only if it appears on at least 50 tests and 1% of the base. Pass rates describe a group of cars, not one car: a well-kept example can pass and a neglected one can fail. This page is general information, not advice about any particular vehicle; always have a used car inspected before you buy. SortedCars is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA. You can check any car’s MOT history free on the official service: gov.uk/check-mot-history. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.