How reliable is the Vauxhall Adam?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Vauxhall Adam passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. The most commonly reported issues are steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Average reliability
Based on 34,178 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 73.1%.
Vauxhall Adam reliability by year
How the Vauxhall Adam performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 76.7% | – |
| 2013 | 72.3% | – |
| 2014 | 73.1% | – |
| 2015 | 76.1% | – |
| 2016 | 76.7% | – |
| 2017 | 80.5% | 49,979 km |
| 2018 | 84.3% | 46,694 km |
| 2019 | 87.7% | 43,592 km |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Vauxhall Adam as a model. The reliability of any individual Vauxhall Adam also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Vauxhall Adam reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Vauxhall Adam passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 73%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Vauxhall Adam?
The most common owner-reported issues are: Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (4.6% of inspections); A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage (2.6% of inspections); A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (2.1% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.3% of inspections); Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (1.2% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Vauxhall Adam?
For a typical Vauxhall Adam, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and 99,083 km at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Vauxhall Adam before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.