Used car common faults - pictures

We reveal the most common faults on used cars, and the models likely to suffer with them

The Vauxhall Astra is the most likely used car to suffer gearbox issues.

The Vauxhall Corsa and Audi A3 are both notorious for electrical gremlins, but the BMW 3 Series tops the list.

As well as topping the gearbox list, the Vauxhall Astra is also the most likely to have clutch issues.

Turbo issues can be expensive, and the Ford Focus is the most likely to develop a problem.

The Volkswagen Passat edges out the Land Rover Discovery when it comes to brake issues.

The Vauxhall Astra appears for the third time in this list, this time topping the list of used cars with alternator problems.

The Vauxhall Corsa is the used car most likely to suffer from cylinder head gasket problems.

Air-con is vital on those hot days, but the Volkswagen Golf is well-known to have condenser issues.

Exhaust gas recirculation has become well-known after the recent emissions scandal, but the Land Rover Discovery and Discovery Sport are the most likely to develop valve problems.

The Renault Megane edged out the Renault Scenic and Audi A5 to top the list as the most likely to suffer from window motor/regulator problems.