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With 86,552 currently licensed in the UK, the Vauxhall Crossland is one of Britain's well-known cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Crossland 5 stars in 2017, with 85% adult occupant and 84% child protection scores.
It has a 82.3% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include suspension, brakes, lighting.
Annual running costs are estimated at £2,716 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £226/month or 37p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2017
MOT Pass Rate
82.3%
65,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£226
est. annual total
New From
£22,000
Euro NCAP tested the Crossland in 2017 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
85%
Child Occupant
84%
Pedestrian
62%
Safety Assist
57%
There are 13 known DVSA recalls affecting the Vauxhall Crossland. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2025/342
Vehicles may be affected by incorrect performance of the On-Board-Diagnostics related to Selective Catalytic Reduction system and/or Diesel Particle Filter. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may not illuminate in the event of a malfunction and therefore does not comply with emission regulations.
Build dates: 2017-10-06 to 2020-10-05
R/2025/245
Vehicles may be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain leading to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case.
Build dates: 2019-07-16 to 2023-01-31
R/2024/133
On affected vehicles below 12500 miles under certain conditions engine emissions may lead to a non-compliance to regulatory requirements.
Build dates: 2022-01-03 to 2022-11-09
R/2023/219
Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a rear axle crossmember that was not manufactured according to specifications.
Build dates: 2022-05-26 to 2022-06-15
R/2023/170
Affected vehicles have Engine Control Unit software not according to specification.
Build dates: 2017-07-11 to 2018-07-20
+ 8 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 65,000 MOT tests, the Crossland has a first-time pass rate of 82.3% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The Crossland is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Vauxhall Crossland are estimated at around £2,716 per year, or £226 per month.
Fuel
£1,066
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£800
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The Crossland achieves a combined fuel economy of around 54.3 mpg (43.5 mpg urban, 64.2 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| CROSSLAND X , MODEL YEAR 2018A | PETROL | 54.3 mpg | 1.2L |
| CROSSLAND X , MODEL YEAR 2018A | DIESEL | 70.6 mpg | 1.5L |
| CROSSLAND X , MODEL YEAR 2018A | DIESEL | 78.5 mpg | 1.6L |
| CROSSLAND X, MODEL YEAR 2017 | PETROL | 54.3 mpg | 1.2L |
| CROSSLAND X, MODEL YEAR 2017 | DIESEL | 78.5 mpg | 1.6L |
Starting from £22,000 new, a Vauxhall Crossland typically retains about 50% after 3 years and 42% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 68% | £14,850 | −£7,150 |
| 2 years | 57% | £12,600 | −£9,400 |
| 3 years | 50% | £11,100 | −£10,900 |
| 4 years | 45% | £10,000 | −£12,000 |
| 5 years | 42% | £9,200 | −£12,800 |
| 6 years | 39% | £8,550 | −£13,450 |
| 7 years | 37% | £8,050 | −£13,950 |
| 8 years | 35% | £7,650 | −£14,350 |
| 9 years | 33% | £7,250 | −£14,750 |
| 10 years | 31% | £6,900 | −£15,100 |
There are currently 86,552 licensed and 583 SORN Crosslands in the UK (87,135 total). This makes it a common vehicle on UK roads.
The Crossland has a 82.3% first-time MOT pass rate based on 65,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the Crossland 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2017. It scored 85% for adult occupant protection, 84% for child occupant protection, 62% for vulnerable road users, and 57% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Crossland are estimated at around £2,716 per year (£226/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 13 known safety recalls affecting the Crossland. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new Crossland starts from around £22,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 42% of its original value.
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