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Vauxhall Grandland (2020)

732 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.8% first-time pass rate

2020 Vauxhall Grandland

CarHunch analysed 732 real MOT records for the 2020 Vauxhall Grandland. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2020 Vauxhall Grandland is a solid performer, passing MOT first time at 90.8%—well above the UK average of 80%—with petrol and diesel versions tracking almost identically (91.3% and 90.3% respectively). That said, 15.2% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth factoring into your pre-purchase inspection.

The median mileage of 37,002 miles is reasonable for a four-year-old car, and the low failure rate of 0.41 per vehicle suggests mechanically sound cars overall. Most issues show up as minor advisories (averaging 3.0 per vehicle) rather than failures, so budget for routine maintenance but don't expect major structural surprises—just have a pre-buy inspection focus on brake systems and suspension components, where the dangerous defect rate suggests occasional problems emerge.

The 2020 Vauxhall Grandland passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (90.8%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.
First-time pass
90.8%
UK average ~80%
Better than average
Dangerous (ever)
15.2%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.41
Over 3.5 tests on record
Low
Typical mileage
37k
Middle half: 27k–49k
For context
Good baseline reliability. A 90.8% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.
🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 3 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.
🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 732 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 732 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 31.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.
Brake wear 21.7%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …
Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.
Other issues 10.2%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2020.

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Before you buy a 2020 Vauxhall Grandland

Based on MOT data from 732 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 15.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (52%) 383 90.3% 0.43
Petrol (46%) 340 91.3% 0.39

Colour Breakdown

Based on 35,572 Vauxhall Grandland vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 29.8%
10,616
Blue 23.2%
8,248
Black 16.4%
5,843
White 15.4%
5,472
Red 12.8%
4,570
Purple 1.9%
667
Gold 0.2%
87
Green 0.2%
69

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Vauxhall Grandland vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

37,002
typical
27,216
low mileage
48,702
high mileage

Half of all 2020 Vauxhall Grandland vehicles fall between 27,216 and 48,702 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 27,216 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.
27,216–48,702 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Vauxhall Grandlands sit.
Over 65,747 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Vauxhall Grandland — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Vauxhall Grandlands are still on the road.

Strong survival — 694 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

79 694 2022 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.41
Avg failures per vehicle
3
Avg advisories per vehicle
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