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Vauxhall Adam reliability

MOT pass rates & common faults · 93,865 real DVSA tests · 2024

Across 93,865 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 69% of Vauxhall Adam cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 73% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in steering and suspension.

69%
pass first time (8 to 12 years)
Average for its age
In line with fleet
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MOT pass rate by age

4 to 7 years
28,699 tests · fleet 85%
-6.7 pts vs fleet
78%
8 to 12 years
65,166 tests · fleet 73%
In line with fleet
69%

Where the Adam tends to fail

Share of Vauxhall Adam cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.

Suspension92
Brakes97
Body & structure99
Steering95
Tyres96
Lights & electrics95

Fails more often than average on steering, suspension. Holds up better than average on seat belts, road wheels.

Common questions

Is the Vauxhall Adam reliable?

On 2024 MOT data the Vauxhall Adam is about average for its age: 69% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give steering and suspension a close look on any one you view.

What is the MOT pass rate for a Vauxhall Adam?

First-time MOT pass rates for the Vauxhall Adam in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 78%; and 8 to 12 years, 69%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.

What commonly fails on a Vauxhall Adam MOT?

For Vauxhall Adam cars aged 8 to 12 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are steering (5.3% of tests vs 1.4% fleet), suspension (8.2% of tests vs 5.9% fleet).

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