Vauxhall Combo
MOT data from 146,819 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 75%. Average mileage at test: 98,721 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 7,542 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 5,327 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4,674 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4,323 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4,113 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 3,620 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 3,436 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3,410 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3,105 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 3,006 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 141,090 | 74.5% |
| Petrol | 5,584 | 86.2% |
| LP | 139 | 76.3% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 179 | 65.4% | |
| Top failures: 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, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2002 | 940 | 67.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2003 | 3,084 | 65.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2004 | 4,124 | 66.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2005 | 4,475 | 68.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2006 | 6,534 | 66.7% | |
| Top failures: 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, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2007 | 8,703 | 68.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2008 | 10,344 | 68.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2009 | 7,830 | 69.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2010 | 12,391 | 72.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2011 | 12,965 | 74.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2012 | 4,522 | 70.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2013 | 4,451 | 73.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2014 | 6,097 | 74% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2015 | 6,593 | 75.2% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2016 | 6,233 | 75.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2017 | 4,438 | 77.8% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | |||
| 2018 | 3,874 | 81.8% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2019 | 22,357 | 84.7% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2020 | 14,222 | 82.9% | |
| Top failures: wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | |||
| 2021 | 2,046 | 85.6% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
41,465 mi
Median
92,835 mi
75th percentile
135,657 mi
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