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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Vauxhall Cresta. Check any Cresta by registration number below.

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90.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+8.2%

vs Vauxhall Avg

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Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Vauxhall Cresta — MOT Reliability Overview

The Vauxhall Cresta has an average MOT pass rate of 90.2%, which is 8.2 percentage points above the Vauxhall brand average of 82.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Cresta is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Vauxhall Cresta, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Vauxhall Cresta performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 51 vehicles

90.2%Excellent
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Mileage at 5yr

50k mi

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Useful MOT Guides

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Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Vauxhall Cresta

Vauxhall Cresta — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Vauxhall Cresta MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Cresta?
The average MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Cresta is 90.2% compared to the Vauxhall average of 82.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Cresta?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Vauxhall Cresta reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 90.2%, the Vauxhall Cresta is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Vauxhall Cresta?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Vauxhall Cresta?
Typical mileage for the Vauxhall Cresta: 50,042 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Cresta to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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