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2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Griffin: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Griffins, from 6,254 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

6,254MOT tests in 2025
85%pass first time (all 2020 cars: 86%)
7,300typical miles a year
2.4×the usual rate for brake discs

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Griffins than on all cars registered in 2020.

  • Brake discs2.4× usual
    Vauxhall Crossland X Griffin
    21.2% All 2020 cars
    9%

    Failed outright at MOT: 1.7%, against 0.4% of all 2020 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £150–£350 our estimate

    At the viewing: Look through the wheel at the brake disc: a deep lip at the edge or heavy scoring means they're worn. Feel for judder when braking.

  • Exhaust system25.3× usual
    Vauxhall Crossland X Griffin
    7.6% All 2020 cars
    0.3%

    Failed outright at MOT: 1.7%, against 0.1% of all 2020 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£500 (pipe or section) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: Listen for blowing or rattling from underneath at idle, and look for black soot around joints.

  • Braking performance2.6× usual
    Vauxhall Crossland X Griffin
    2.3% All 2020 cars
    0.9%

    Failed outright at MOT: 0.7%, against 0.3% of all 2020 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£350 our estimate

    At the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.

By area

The share of 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Griffin MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Tyres
    32% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Brakes
    25% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Exhaust and emissions
    8% of testsRough price £100–£1,200

    At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.

  • Lights and electrics
    4% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    4% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

  • Suspension
    3% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
20211,086Tyres 29%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Griffins registered in 2020. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score