Common problems by part
Vauxhall Crossland body and structure problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 65,891 MOT tests · Updated
At 3 years, 0.9 in 100 MOT tests of the Vauxhall Crossland failed on body and structure, against 0.3 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 65,891 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: fails 3.1–3.6× as often as all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years), 598 MOT tests with a fail
- When it starts: clear of 1.2 times from 3 years and at every older age seen
- Most common fail: Exhaust system: system insecure, 0.3 per 100 MOT tests
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
0.9 fails per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.3 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 3 (all test years). The Vauxhall Crossland fails more often here.
Why it matters
A body and structure fail stops the car passing until it is fixed; the most common one is rated major by DVSA.
What to check
Look under the sills, jacking points and rear subframe for rot, bubbling or fresh underseal over a repair, and check every door, bonnet and boot shuts properly.
Vauxhall Crossland body and structure fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 65,891 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 4 | 63,814 | 1.5 | 0.3 |
| 5 | 50,064 | 3.6 | 0.5 |
| 6 | 31,790 | 6.6 | 0.8 |
| 7 | 15,304 | 10.6 | 1.3 |
| 8 | 2,547 | 13.0 | 1.8 |
All first-use years of the Vauxhall Crossland pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years.
What fails in the body and structure at 3 years
Fails
- Exhaust system: system insecure: 0.3 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.0. Re-secure exhaust (hanger or clamp): estimated £28–£108 (0.3–1 h at £78/h (ONS local-garage repair quotes, 1,058 quotes from 65 garages, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026) + parts £5–£30) Exhaust system insecure MOT fail
- Driveshaft CV boot split: 0.3 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.1. Replace CV joint boot: estimated £88–£196 (1–2 h at £78/h (ONS local-garage repair quotes, 1,058 quotes from 65 garages, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026) + parts £10–£40) Drive shaft constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt MOT fail
- Fuel cap/sealing device: missing: 0.1 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.0. Fuel cap/sealing device missing MOT fail
Advisories (not fails)
- Exhaust system: mounting defective: 1.4 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.1. Exhaust system mounting defective MOT advisory
- Drive shaft joints: constant velocity boot severely deteriorated: 0.4 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.2. Drive shaft constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (MOT minor defect)
Re-secure exhaust (hanger or clamp) cost
Repair figures are estimates, not quotes: how we estimate repair costs.
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How to check on a test drive
Look under the sills, jacking points and rear subframe for rot, bubbling or fresh underseal over a repair, and check every door, bonnet and boot shuts properly.
The most common advisory here in MOT records: Exhaust system: mounting defective.
Check one Vauxhall Crossland, not the average
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- Check a Vauxhall Crossland's MOT history Every MOT test, fail item, advisory and mileage reading DVSA holds for that registration.
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Other Vauxhall Crossland problems
Body and structure on rival models
- Ford Puma body and structure problems: 0.1 per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.9 for the Vauxhall Crossland (90,734 MOT tests)
- Nissan Juke body and structure problems: 0.1 per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.9 for the Vauxhall Crossland (75,703 MOT tests)
- Peugeot 2008 body and structure problems: 0.4 per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.9 for the Vauxhall Crossland (59,889 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Vauxhall Crossland have more body and structure problems than other cars?
3.1 to 3.6 times the body and structure fail rate of all class 4 vehicles the same age at 3 years (all test years), from 65,891 MOT tests. The interval is clear of 1.2 in the same direction at 5 of the 6 ages seen (ages up to 18 with at least 100 MOT tests with a fail).
How common are Vauxhall Crossland body and structure problems?
0.9 in 100 MOT tests at 3 years failed on body and structure, against 0.3 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 65,891 MOT tests).
What is the most common Vauxhall Crossland body and structure fail?
0.3 in 100 MOT tests at 3 years: Exhaust system: system insecure (212 MOT tests with it).
At what age do Vauxhall Crossland body and structure fails start?
3 years: from then on the rate stays clear of 1.2 times all class 4 vehicles the same age at every age seen, 229,410 MOT tests.
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 229,410 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
- Office for National Statistics, Consumer price inflation, local price quotes (car repair items). ONS price quotes, series 610236. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare