Vauxhall Adam common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Vauxhall Adam at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 59,317 UK MOT tests of the Vauxhall Adam in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is pins and bushes (pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement): recorded on 4.1% of tests of 2016–2018 cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km), 41× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: track rod end (ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt) (42×); shock absorbers (a serious fluid leak) (25×); shock absorbers (light misting of oil) (11×). The most common reasons a Vauxhall Adam fails its MOT are coil spring (fractured or broken); shock absorbers (a serious fluid leak); track rod end (ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Vauxhall Adam
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Vauxhall Adam than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | Advisory | 2016–2018 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 4.1% | 0.1% | 41× | 1,861 |
| Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | MOT fail | 2014–2016 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 8.4% | 0.2% | 42× | 429 |
| Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak | MOT fail | 2016–2018 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 7.5% | 0.3% | 25× | 6,666 |
| Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil | Advisory | 2011–2013 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 18% | 1.7% | 11× | 1,130 |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened | Advisory | 2013–2015 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 7.2% | 0.9% | 8× | 788 |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction | MOT fail | 2014–2016 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 6.3% | 0.9% | 7× | 429 |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken | MOT fail | 2015–2017 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 4.2% | 0.9% | 4.7× | 2,427 |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | MOT fail | 2018–2020 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 7.4% | 1.8% | 4.1× | 3,947 |
Vauxhall Adam by mileage (2014–2016 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 1,766 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (13%) | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil (3.1%, 6.2×) |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 9,589 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (15%) | Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (3.7%, 19×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 13,022 | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil (17%) | Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (4.5%, 15×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 6,824 | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil (19%) | Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (4.8%, 16×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 1,992 | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil (19%) | Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3%, 18×) |
| 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 429 | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil (20%) | Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (8.4%, 42×) |
Vauxhall Adam by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 7,736 | Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (16×) |
| 2014 | 13,383 | Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (14×) |
| 2015 | 10,857 | Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (42×) |
| 2016 | 9,509 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (19×) |
| 2017 | 7,512 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (41×) |
| 2018 | 5,450 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (43×) |
| 2019 | 4,822 | Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (22×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Vauxhall Adam?
In 59,317 UK MOT tests of the Vauxhall Adam in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is pins and bushes (pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement): recorded on 4.1% of tests of 2016–2018 cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km), 41× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: track rod end (ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt) (42×); shock absorbers (a serious fluid leak) (25×); shock absorbers (light misting of oil) (11×). The most common reasons a Vauxhall Adam fails its MOT are coil spring (fractured or broken); shock absorbers (a serious fluid leak); track rod end (ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt).
Why do Vauxhall Adams fail the MOT?
Across 59,317 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Vauxhall Adam were coil spring (fractured or broken) (5.5% of tests); shock absorbers (a serious fluid leak) (5.9% of tests); track rod end (ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt) (4.4% of tests).
At what mileage do Vauxhall Adam problems start?
The clearest Vauxhall Adam-specific issue, pins and bushes (pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement), peaks against other cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) on 2016–2018 cars (4.1% of tests vs 0.1% for all cars that age).
Where does this Vauxhall Adam data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 59,317 tests of the Vauxhall Adam. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.