Vauxhall Combo MOT Results

Registered in 2006
46.3% pass rate
from 6,439 tests in 2021
(12% worse than other 2006 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 2006 vans and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Combo is unusually good or bad.

  • 28% fail on Suspension (39% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 10% fail on Springs (160% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 10% fail on Coil springs (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 10% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.047% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (92% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 9.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (44% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 3.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (76% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 3.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.90% fail on Ball joint (61% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes (84% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (83% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.062% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 8.5% fail on Suspension arms (23% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 5.2% fail on Ball joint (19% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Pins and bushes (91% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.89% fail on Ball joint dust cover (31% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.047% fail on Suspension arm
    • 6.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (30% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Shock absorbers (110% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings (24% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.48% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.078% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.31% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (63% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.062% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.25% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.093% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.22% fail on Axles
      • 0.19% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (160% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.016% fail on Axle
      • 0.016% fail on Stub axle
    • 0.14% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.078% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.047% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.016% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.016% fail on Suspension unit
  • 20% fail on Brakes (11% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 6.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.031% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake performance (60% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (63% worse than other 2006 vans)
          • 3.6% fail on Parking brake performance (65% worse than other 2006 vans)
          • 0.33% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.047% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.078% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.062% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.87% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.047% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.047% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (44% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (43% better than other 2006 vans)
          • 0.96% fail on Service brake imbalance (30% better than other 2006 vans)
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake performance (59% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 7.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (54% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 4.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (33% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (37% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads (38% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.016% fail on Brake linings
      • 2.1% fail on Brake discs and drums (46% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 2.1% fail on Brake discs (50% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.031% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.61% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.43% fail on Cable
        • 0.14% fail on Lever
        • 0.016% fail on Relay lever
        • 0.016% fail on Pivot
    • 1.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (24% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.016% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.64% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.50% fail on Pedal
      • 0.14% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.36% fail on Parking brake control (43% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.36% fail on Lever (43% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.34% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (110% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.062% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.078% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.062% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.062% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.062% fail on Other components
    • 0.016% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.016% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.016% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (9.8% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 5.5% fail on Headlamps (41% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 5.3% fail on Headlamp (46% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.3% fail on Stop lamp (28% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 3.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.8% fail on Individual direction indicators (22% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.54% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.26% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (48% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.93% fail on Horn
      • 0.61% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.016% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.016% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (57% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.33% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.33% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Hazard warning (76% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Switch (76% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.031% fail on Rear reflectors (93% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.016% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.016% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 12% fail on Tyres (94% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 6.6% fail on Condition (140% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 6.1% fail on Tread depth (63% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.71% fail on Size/type (130% worse than other 2006 vans)
  • 12% fail on Visibility (18% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 6.1% fail on Wipers (22% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 5.4% fail on Washers (16% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.90% fail on View to rear
      • 0.84% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.062% fail on Indirect vision devices (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.56% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.54% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.016% fail on Window
    • 0.047% fail on Bonnet (77% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.031% fail on Driver's view
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (17% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 5.4% fail on Exhaust system (85% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Transmission (47% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Drive shafts (37% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 2.5% fail on Joints (37% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.016% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.062% fail on Prop shafts (93% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.062% fail on Joints (83% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (42% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (41% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.016% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.54% fail on Chassis (70% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.51% fail on Chassis condition (72% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.031% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.50% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.19% fail on Pipe
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.062% fail on Tank (70% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.047% fail on System
      • 0.016% fail on Hose
    • 0.43% fail on Doors
      • 0.26% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition
      • 0.093% fail on Front passenger's door (66% better than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.093% fail on Door condition (65% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.078% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.078% fail on Door condition
    • 0.33% fail on Spare wheel (190% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Carrier (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.031% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.33% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.25% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.078% fail on Bracket
    • 0.26% fail on Seats
      • 0.14% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.17% fail on Body (77% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.093% fail on Other body component (76% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.062% fail on Panel (77% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.016% fail on Body condition
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers (67% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.031% fail on Cabs (89% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.031% fail on Prescribed areas (87% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.016% fail on Towbar
      • 0.016% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.016% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.016% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 8.8% fail on Steering (43% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 6.8% fail on Steering linkage components (47% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 6.0% fail on Track rod end (43% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.078% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.078% fail on Steering linkage (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.031% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.031% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.2% fail on Steering play (4 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.70% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.64% fail on Steering rack (33% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.062% fail on Operation
    • 0.22% fail on Steering column (4 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.20% fail on Steering coupling (7 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Universal joint (8 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering wheel (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.093% fail on Power steering (84% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.062% fail on Operation
      • 0.016% fail on Pump
      • 0.016% fail on Other components
    • 0.031% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.016% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 5.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.7% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.9% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.96% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.89% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.093% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.031% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual (5 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.016% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.016% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.85% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.61% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.031% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.89% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.047% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 2.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (39% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Seat belts (26% better than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.53% fail on Condition
      • 0.062% fail on Requirements
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment
      • 0.016% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.65% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (58% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.016% fail on Airbags
      • 0.016% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.92% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.92% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.37% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Attachment
    • 0.11% fail on Condition
  • 0.031% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.031% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.016% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.016% fail on Belt(s)/padding