Vauxhall Combo MOT Results

Registered in 2012
53.6% pass rate
from 3,766 tests in 2021
(14% worse than other 2012 vans)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2012 vans and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Combo is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (78% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 14% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 14% fail on Coil springs (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 14% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.19% fail on Mounting (7 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 7.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (54% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (31% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.96% fail on Ball joint (85% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (67% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 5.6% fail on Suspension arms (19% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 4.0% fail on Pins and bushes (88% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint (35% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers (100% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.61% fail on Macpherson strut (120% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Macpherson strut (6 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.37% fail on Wheel bearings (71% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.13% fail on Axles
      • 0.13% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component (68% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.053% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.053% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.053% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.053% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamps (47% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp (52% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.053% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.2% fail on Direction indicators (48% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 4.2% fail on Flashing type (49% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 2.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (47% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 1.3% fail on Side repeaters (46% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.19% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.9% fail on Stop lamp (29% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (65% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment (52% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.61% fail on Horn
      • 0.32% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.053% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.64% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.64% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.61% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (66% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.61% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.61% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.27% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.21% fail on Switch
    • 0.16% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 10% fail on Tyres (76% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 5.2% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 4.9% fail on Tread depth (46% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.40% fail on Size/type (120% worse than other 2012 vans)
  • 9.2% fail on Visibility (23% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 4.6% fail on Washers (34% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers (24% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.53% fail on View to rear
      • 0.53% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.48% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.45% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.027% fail on Window
    • 0.027% fail on Driver's view
  • 7.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (56% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 6.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (57% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 5.9% fail on Compression ignition (68% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 3.3% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (190% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.69% fail on Emissions not tested (120% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.080% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.053% fail on Catalytic converter (6 times worse than other 2012 vans)
          • 0.027% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.080% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.027% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.98% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.053% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.027% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.53% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.45% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.080% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.027% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.027% fail on Undertray
  • 7.2% fail on Brakes (44% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 3.0% fail on Brake performance (53% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (63% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (63% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (34% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (34% better than other 2012 vans)
          • 0.93% fail on Service brake performance (36% better than other 2012 vans)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.56% fail on Parking brake performance (64% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.53% fail on Rbt (64% better than other 2012 vans)
          • 0.45% fail on Parking brake performance (66% better than other 2012 vans)
          • 0.080% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.40% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (51% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (sp) (50% better than other 2012 vans)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.080% fail on Service brake performance (85% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.080% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (38% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (54% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (54% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.027% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.16% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.11% fail on Cable
        • 0.053% fail on Lever
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (92% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.74% fail on Pedal
      • 0.37% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.74% fail on Rigid brake pipes (75% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.72% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.69% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.053% fail on Electronic stability control (88% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.35% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.35% fail on Lever
    • 0.080% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.080% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.053% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.027% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.027% fail on Servos
    • 0.027% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 5.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (23% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system (170% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission (75% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Drive shafts (73% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 1.0% fail on Joints (73% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.080% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.027% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.027% fail on Joints
    • 0.66% fail on Engine mounting (6 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.53% fail on Engine mounting condition (6 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Bracket (7 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.27% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.053% fail on Tank
      • 0.053% fail on Pipe
      • 0.027% fail on System
    • 0.27% fail on Doors
      • 0.11% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.080% fail on Door condition
        • 0.027% fail on Catch
      • 0.080% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.080% fail on Door condition
      • 0.080% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.080% fail on Door condition
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.11% fail on Body (70% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
      • 0.027% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.080% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.080% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.053% fail on Seats
      • 0.053% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.053% fail on Undertray
  • 4.4% fail on Steering
    • 3.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Drag link end (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.48% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.48% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.32% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.24% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.080% fail on Operation
    • 0.21% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Other components
      • 0.053% fail on Operation
      • 0.053% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Steering wheel (9 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.080% fail on Steering column (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.053% fail on Steering coupling (8 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Universal joint (10 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.027% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.027% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.69% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.69% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.48% fail on Road Wheels (99% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
    • 0.19% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
  • 0.45% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (72% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.29% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.21% fail on Seat belts (73% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Condition (77% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment