Vauxhall Combo MOT Results

Registered in 2007
46.6% pass rate
from 7,545 tests in 2021
(13% worse than other 2007 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 2007 vans and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Combo is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Suspension (35% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 11% fail on Springs (170% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 11% fail on Coil springs (4 times worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 11% fail on Coil spring (4 times worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.080% fail on Mounting
      • 0.040% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (90% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.013% fail on Spring saddle
    • 9.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (27% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 3.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (64% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 3.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (70% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (81% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (67% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes (83% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage (54% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (83% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.5% fail on Suspension arms (16% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 4.8% fail on Ball joint (24% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes (47% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.76% fail on Ball joint dust cover (44% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.040% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (28% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers (130% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings (46% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.58% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.29% fail on Sub-frame (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.44% fail on Other suspension component (41% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.080% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover (88% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.27% fail on Axles (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.25% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Axle
    • 0.19% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.093% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.066% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.027% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.066% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 18% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 6.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance (17% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (17% worse than other 2007 vans)
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance (19% worse than other 2007 vans)
          • 0.82% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.053% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.053% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake performance (35% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (37% worse than other 2007 vans)
          • 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance (39% worse than other 2007 vans)
          • 0.25% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.053% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.027% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.013% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (40% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (39% better than other 2007 vans)
          • 0.95% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance (81% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.29% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (21% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 4.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.040% fail on Brake linings
      • 2.1% fail on Brake discs and drums (32% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 2.0% fail on Brake discs (31% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.040% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.50% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.44% fail on Cable
        • 0.066% fail on Lever
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (28% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.62% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.48% fail on Pedal
      • 0.17% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.41% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (150% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator
    • 0.30% fail on Parking brake control (50% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Lever (50% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses (57% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.053% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.027% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.027% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.013% fail on Valves
    • 0.053% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.040% fail on Servos
      • 0.013% fail on Operation
    • 0.027% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
      • 0.013% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.013% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (13% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 5.5% fail on Headlamps (43% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 5.3% fail on Headlamp (46% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.013% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.4% fail on Stop lamp (30% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.54% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.69% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.23% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.027% fail on Switch
      • 0.013% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.013% fail on Arm
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (58% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Electrical equipment (31% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.95% fail on Horn
      • 0.82% fail on Battery(ies) (130% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Electrical wiring (79% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.83% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (71% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.83% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.83% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.37% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.37% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Hazard warning (66% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Switch (66% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.027% fail on Rear reflectors (94% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.027% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.027% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 12% fail on Tyres (99% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 6.4% fail on Condition (130% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 6.3% fail on Tread depth (74% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.81% fail on Size/type (170% worse than other 2007 vans)
  • 12% fail on Visibility (28% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 6.4% fail on Washers (37% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 6.0% fail on Wipers (30% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.74% fail on View to rear
      • 0.73% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.013% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.52% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.52% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.053% fail on Bonnet (73% better than other 2007 vans)
  • 9.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (11% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust system (110% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 3.1% fail on Transmission (27% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 3.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.0% fail on Joints
        • 0.040% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.12% fail on Prop shafts (85% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Joints (63% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.48% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.19% fail on Pipe
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.080% fail on Hose
      • 0.080% fail on System
      • 0.027% fail on Tank (85% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.46% fail on Integral vehicle structure (75% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (76% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.013% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.41% fail on Spare wheel (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.32% fail on Carrier (3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.093% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.41% fail on Engine mounting (100% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.34% fail on Engine mounting condition (110% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.080% fail on Bracket
    • 0.38% fail on Doors (43% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
        • 0.027% fail on Hinge
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door (60% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition (59% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.080% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.053% fail on Door condition
        • 0.027% fail on Hinge
    • 0.24% fail on Chassis (82% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Chassis condition (82% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.16% fail on Body (75% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component (67% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.040% fail on Panel (81% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers (54% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Seats (63% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.080% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.040% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.027% fail on Undertray
    • 0.013% fail on Floor
    • 0.013% fail on Cabs
      • 0.013% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 8.8% fail on Steering (40% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 7.2% fail on Steering linkage components (56% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 6.6% fail on Track rod end (54% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint (66% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Drag link end (120% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Steering arm (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.040% fail on Other components
        • 0.027% fail on Steering linkage
        • 0.013% fail on Steering component
    • 0.69% fail on Steering gear (34% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.68% fail on Steering rack (33% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Operation
    • 0.69% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.68% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Steering box
    • 0.19% fail on Steering column (4 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.13% fail on Steering wheel (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering coupling (4 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Universal joint (5 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.053% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.053% fail on Power steering (92% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Operation (76% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.053% fail on Electronic power steering (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.013% fail on Steering shaft
  • 7.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (24% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 6.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (21% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 5.4% fail on Compression ignition (28% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.0% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested (86% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.066% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.053% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.040% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.027% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.013% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
      • 1.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.080% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.080% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.027% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks (56% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Engine oil leaks (66% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.040% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (66% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.76% fail on Seat belts (70% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.40% fail on Condition (51% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Prescribed areas (80% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Requirements
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment
      • 0.013% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.62% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (62% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.040% fail on Airbags
      • 0.040% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.93% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.93% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.46% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Attachment
    • 0.21% fail on Condition (180% worse than other 2007 vans)
  • 0.013% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.013% fail on Doors
      • 0.013% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors