VAUXHALL COMBO MOT pass rate
70.2% of 158,230 VAUXHALL COMBO MOT tests pass.
At 70.2%, The COMBO passes slightly less often than the average across all VAUXHALL models (73.5%).
The VAUXHALL COMBO passes 70.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the VAUXHALL COMBO tested at 0–3 years pass 80.8% of the time, compared with just 56.8% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 80.8% | 13,354 | 40,067 miles |
| 3–6 years | 81.1% | 53,055 | 51,933 miles |
| 6–10 years | 68.3% | 25,073 | 95,199 miles |
| 10–15 years | 63.4% | 34,305 | 110,992 miles |
| 15+ years | 56.8% | 32,443 | 130,835 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VAUXHALL COMBO
The most common reason the VAUXHALL COMBO fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 59.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 59.7% | Not working |
| Suspension | 45.6% | Fractured or broken |
| Brakes | 37.9% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 25.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 24.4% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 15.2% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.9% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 9.6% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.5% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.3% | Inscription illegible |
Related VAUXHALL models
- VAUXHALL CORSA — 73.3% pass rate
- VAUXHALL ASTRA — 73.2% pass rate
- VAUXHALL MOKKA — 78.1% pass rate
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA — 75.4% pass rate
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA — 69.3% pass rate
- VAUXHALL VIVARO — 64.8% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VAUXHALL COMBO?
- 70.2% of VAUXHALL COMBO MOT tests pass, based on 158,230 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VAUXHALL COMBO?
- The most common reason the VAUXHALL COMBO fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 59.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the VAUXHALL COMBO's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the VAUXHALL service history guide for how to check and keep one.