Repair costs
Vauxhall repair costs by model and MOT fail item
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 11,900,432 MOT tests · Updated
15 of 16 Vauxhall models need at least one repair clearly more or less often than class 4 vehicles the same age, from 11,900,432 MOT tests [1].
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Prices are national; what differs by model is how often MOTs call for a repair.
Repairs Vauxhall models need more or less often
Vauxhall models one by one
Vauxhall Corsa
Vauxhall Corsa common problems 3,740,055 MOT tests
- Vauxhall Corsa coil spring replacement: fails 2.4–2.5× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Corsa track rod end replacement: fails 2.0× (2.01–2.03×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Corsa shock absorber replacement: fails 1.9× (1.86–1.88×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Corsa engine warning light diagnosis: fails 1.8× (1.77–1.80×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Corsa washer system repair: fails 1.5× (1.49–1.52×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Vauxhall Astra
Vauxhall Astra common problems 2,724,083 MOT tests
- Vauxhall Astra tyre pressure sensor replacement: fails 2.6× (2.56–2.62×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Astra swivel pin replacement: fails 2.3–2.4× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Astra horn repair: fails 2.2–2.3× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Astra coil spring replacement: fails 2.1× (2.12–2.14×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Astra exhaust repair: fails 1.9–2.0× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Astra washer system repair: fails 1.7× (1.69–1.73×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Vauxhall Mokka
Vauxhall Mokka common problems 930,592 MOT tests
- Vauxhall Mokka suspension ball joint replacement: fails 5.5× (5.46–5.55×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Mokka exhaust repair: fails 4.1–4.2× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Mokka tyre pressure sensor replacement: fails 2.5× (2.45–2.53×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Mokka track rod end replacement: fails 2.3–2.4× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Mokka coil spring replacement: fails 2.0–2.1× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Mokka wiper blade replacement: fails 1.8× (1.77–1.80×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Also: Vauxhall Mokka engine warning light diagnosis
Vauxhall Zafira
Vauxhall Zafira common problems 861,172 MOT tests
- Vauxhall Zafira swivel pin replacement: fails 5.6–5.9× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Zafira engine warning light diagnosis: fails 2.2× (2.18–2.23×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Zafira exhaust repair: fails 2.2× (2.17–2.22×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Zafira coil spring replacement: fails 1.8× (1.75–1.78×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Zafira washer system repair: fails 1.7–1.8× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Zafira brake pad replacement: fails 1.6–1.7× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Vauxhall Insignia
Vauxhall Insignia common problems 834,880 MOT tests
- Vauxhall Insignia coil spring replacement: fails 2.3× (2.28–2.32×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Insignia exhaust repair: fails 2.2–2.3× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Insignia headlight bulb replacement: fails 1.7× (1.70–1.74×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Insignia tyre pressure sensor replacement: fails 1.5–1.6× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Insignia brake pad replacement: fails 1.5× (1.50–1.53×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Vauxhall Vivaro
Vauxhall Vivaro common problems 739,286 MOT tests
- Vauxhall Vivaro track rod end replacement: fails 5.8–5.9× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Vivaro brake pipe replacement: fails 3.1–3.2× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Vivaro handbrake repair: fails 2.8–2.9× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Vivaro anti-roll bar link replacement: fails 2.3× (2.28–2.32×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Vivaro suspension ball joint replacement: fails 2.2–2.3× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Vivaro shock absorber replacement: fails 1.9–2.0× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Also: Vauxhall Vivaro exterior bulb replacement · Vauxhall Vivaro wiper blade replacement · Vauxhall Vivaro engine warning light diagnosis · Vauxhall Vivaro airbag warning light repair
Vauxhall Combo
Vauxhall Combo common problems 423,103 MOT tests
- Vauxhall Combo exhaust repair: fails 3.1–3.3× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Combo coil spring replacement: fails 2.4–2.5× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Combo brake pipe replacement: fails 2.4–2.5× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Combo wiper blade replacement: fails 2.2–2.3× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Combo washer system repair: fails 1.9–2.0× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Combo headlight bulb replacement: fails 1.9× (1.88–1.94×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Also: Vauxhall Combo headlight alignment
Vauxhall Meriva
Vauxhall Meriva common problems 385,594 MOT tests
- Vauxhall Meriva brake pipe replacement: fails 2.8–2.9× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Meriva coil spring replacement: fails 2.6–2.7× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Meriva engine warning light diagnosis: fails 1.5–1.6× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Vauxhall Grandland
Vauxhall Grandland common problems 243,753 MOT tests
- Vauxhall Grandland anti-roll bar link replacement: fails 4.7–5.1× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Grandland CV boot replacement: fails 3.0–3.4× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Grandland headlight mounting repair: fails 2.7–3.2× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Grandland headlight bulb replacement: fails 1.6–1.7× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Grandland brake disc and pad replacement: fails 1.5–1.7× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Vauxhall Adam
Vauxhall Adam common problems 237,726 MOT tests
- Vauxhall Adam shock absorber replacement: fails 5.7–5.9× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Adam track rod end replacement: fails 4.1–4.3× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Adam ABS warning light repair: fails 2.5–2.7× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Adam coil spring replacement: fails 2.2–2.3× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Adam engine warning light diagnosis: fails 1.9–2.0× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Vauxhall Crossland
Vauxhall Crossland common problems 229,410 MOT tests
- Vauxhall Crossland exhaust mounting repair: fails 19.6–21.3× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Crossland CV boot replacement: fails 11.3–12.0× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Crossland exhaust repair: fails 5.4–6.3× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Crossland brake disc and pad replacement: fails 3.7–3.9× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Crossland emissions fail repair: fails 1.8–2.1× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Crossland suspension ball joint replacement: fails 1.6–1.9× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Also: Vauxhall Crossland ABS warning light repair
Vauxhall Viva
Vauxhall Viva common problems 154,054 MOT tests
- Vauxhall Viva exhaust mounting repair: fails 4.8–5.4× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Viva tyre pressure sensor replacement: fails 4.3–4.5× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Viva anti-roll bar link replacement: fails 3.9–4.2× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Viva wiper blade replacement: fails 1.8–1.9× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Vauxhall Agila
Vauxhall Agila common problems 144,956 MOT tests
- Vauxhall Agila brake pipe replacement: fails 3.0–3.2× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Agila suspension ball joint replacement: fails 2.0–2.1× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Agila binding brake repair: fails 1.9–2.0× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Agila wiper blade replacement: fails 1.7–1.8× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Agila coil spring replacement: fails 1.5–1.6× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Vauxhall Vectra
Vauxhall Vectra common problems 139,086 MOT tests
- Vauxhall Vectra brake pipe replacement: fails 2.8–2.9× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Vectra coil spring replacement: fails 2.2× (2.17–2.24×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Vectra exhaust mounting repair: fails 1.8–2.0× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Vectra handbrake repair: fails 1.8–1.9× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Vectra exhaust repair: fails 1.6–1.7× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Vauxhall Antara
Vauxhall Antara common problems 83,963 MOT tests
- Vauxhall Antara brake pipe replacement: fails 3.6–3.9× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Antara exterior bulb replacement: fails 2.7–2.8× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Antara suspension arm bush replacement: fails 2.3–2.5× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Antara headlight bulb replacement: fails 1.9–2.1× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Antara exhaust repair: fails 1.9–2.1× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Vauxhall Antara handbrake repair: fails 1.8–1.9× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Also: Vauxhall Antara wiper blade replacement
Vauxhall Tigra
Vauxhall Tigra common problems 28,719 MOT tests
No repair differs clearly from class 4 vehicles of the same ages and fuel.
Which repairs is one car heading for?
The prices here are for the job, not for one car. A car's MOT history, by registration, lists the advisories its testers recorded, which are often the next repairs.
- Check a Vauxhall's MOT history Every MOT test, fail item, advisory and mileage reading DVSA holds for that registration.
Questions people ask
Which repair do Vauxhall models need more often than other cars?
10 Vauxhall models fail on the items coil spring replacement fixes clearly more often than class 4 vehicles of the same ages and fuel.
Do Vauxhall repairs cost more?
27 repairs are listed here with national prices: the price does not change by make in this data, only how often MOTs call for the repair.
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Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 11,900,432 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Rates are per 100 MOT tests of class 4 vehicles (cars and light vans) at each age. Model comparisons are against all class 4 vehicles of the same ages and fuel, pooled over 2022 to 2025 tests: they are not matched on test year or on mileage. Advisory figures count pairs of consecutive MOT tests of the same vehicle: "next MOT" means its next test 300 to 500 days (about 10 to 16 months) later, and the no-advisory comparison is standardised to the advised vehicles' age bands. Repairs between MOTs and breakdowns are not in this data. How we compare