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Vauxhall Nova reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·2,302 DVSA tests·2024
Across 2,302 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 82% of Vauxhall Nova cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on road wheels and tyres.
82%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 89% of peers
+21.2 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
2,302 tests · fleet 61%
82%
Where the Nova fails
Suspension98
Brakes97
Body & structure98
Steering99
Tyres100
Lights & electrics96
Holds up better on road wheels, tyres, suspension.
Share of 13 years and older Vauxhall Nova MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Vauxhall Nova reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Vauxhall Nova holds up well for its age: 82% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 89% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Vauxhall Nova?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Vauxhall Nova in 2024: 13 years and older, 82%. 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 Nova MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Vauxhall Nova versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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