2015 Vauxhall Adam · 37,868 MOT tests
2015 Vauxhall Adam reliability
2015 Vauxhall Adams fail 28.3% of first MOT tests, 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 7 Adam years (37,868 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Adams: 27.2%)
- 28.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Adams: 27.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 47,739
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 37,868
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 5.9% of tests fail here (478% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Vauxhall Adam
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10%
- Lights and electrics7%
- Tyres6.4%
- Steering5.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5%
- Brakes4.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.8%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 3.49%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.46%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.28%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.04%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.57%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.29%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.55%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (11.17%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.88%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.07%) · Strut pin or bush showing wear (2.37%)
Is a 2015 Vauxhall Adam reliable?
2015 Vauxhall Adams fail 28.3% of first MOT tests, 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 7 Adam years (37,868 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Vauxhall Adam MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.8% of tests), track rod end dust cover damaged (3.49% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (3.46% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Vauxhall Adam have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Vauxhall Adam shows 47,739 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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