Vauxhall Combo MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Vauxhall Combo. Check any Combo by registration number below.
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65.7%
Avg Pass Rate
-16.3%
vs Vauxhall Avg
28
Year Ranges
Average
Reliability
Vauxhall Combo — MOT Reliability Overview
The Vauxhall Combo has an average MOT pass rate of 65.7%, which is 16.3 percentage points below the Vauxhall brand average of 82.0%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Combo on the road.
The most common reasons a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. If you are preparing your Combo for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used Vauxhall Combo, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Vauxhall Combo performs at MOT across different model years.
2021
Based on 1,986 vehicles
3.9%
16.3%
67k mi
2020
Based on 21,898 vehicles
4.6%
20.0%
63k mi
85k mi
2019
Based on 38,065 vehicles
5.6%
18.1%
60k mi
90k mi
2018
Based on 7,300 vehicles
5.6%
22.7%
94k mi
2017
Based on 8,909 vehicles
6.7%
29.0%
110k mi
2016
Based on 12,491 vehicles
7.8%
30.8%
2015
Based on 12,983 vehicles
8.0%
33.0%
169k mi
2014
Based on 12,131 vehicles
7.8%
32.4%
171k mi
2013
Based on 8,380 vehicles
7.6%
33.4%
173k mi
2012
Based on 7,555 vehicles
10.1%
38.1%
180k mi
2011
Based on 18,503 vehicles
9.5%
31.8%
2010
Based on 17,241 vehicles
9.6%
33.0%
2009
Based on 10,547 vehicles
10.4%
37.7%
2008
Based on 14,267 vehicles
10.7%
38.0%
2007
Based on 12,108 vehicles
11.2%
35.8%
2006
Based on 9,478 vehicles
11.0%
35.7%
2005
Based on 6,511 vehicles
9.7%
35.6%
2004
Based on 5,850 vehicles
10.7%
33.7%
2003
Based on 4,319 vehicles
10.4%
36.0%
2002
Based on 1,424 vehicles
12.1%
37.1%
2001
Based on 250 vehicles
6.4%
28.6%
2000
Based on 124 vehicles
6.5%
33.9%
1999
Based on 158 vehicles
2.1%
11.6%
1998
Based on 106 vehicles
5.6%
12.5%
1997
Based on 65 vehicles
7.1%
11.9%
1996
Based on 102 vehicles
2.8%
11.3%
1995
Based on 55 vehicles
7.7%
25.6%
0
Based on 131,599 vehicles
95k mi
Top MOT Failures — Vauxhall Combo
The most common reasons a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Front Offside
Front Nearside
Offside
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Vauxhall Combo — Frequently Asked Questions
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