Vauxhall Combo MOT Results

Registered in 2013
57.5% pass rate
from 4,063 tests in 2021
(12% worse than other 2013 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 2013 vans and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Combo is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (84% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 10% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 10% fail on Coil springs (3 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 10% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 6.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (82% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints (62% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Linkage (130% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.049% fail on Pins and bushes (93% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.049% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (91% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.025% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.025% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.8% fail on Pins and bushes (50% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.91% fail on Ball joint (43% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.91% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.54% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (120% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.074% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.47% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.32% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.074% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.049% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.20% fail on Wheel bearings (78% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Axles
      • 0.15% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.049% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.025% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.049% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamps (53% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp (60% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.049% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.5% fail on Direction indicators (41% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 3.5% fail on Flashing type (41% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 2.3% fail on Side repeaters (140% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.049% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (70% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.84% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.59% fail on Horn (83% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.074% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.049% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.54% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.54% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.25% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.22% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (87% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp (87% better than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp (87% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.12% fail on Switch
    • 0.025% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.025% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.7% fail on Tyres (59% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 4.6% fail on Condition (95% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 4.6% fail on Tread depth (41% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 7.6% fail on Brakes (31% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (33% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (46% better than other 2013 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads (46% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.17% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.098% fail on Cable
        • 0.074% fail on Lever
    • 2.6% fail on Brake performance (51% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.074% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.074% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.76% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (78% better than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.76% fail on Rbt (sp) (78% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.42% fail on Parking brake performance (65% better than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt (66% better than other 2013 vans)
          • 0.30% fail on Parking brake performance (71% better than other 2013 vans)
          • 0.049% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.049% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.37% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.37% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.049% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.66% fail on Hand lever (5 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.84% fail on Parking brake control (91% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.84% fail on Lever (92% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.17% fail on Rigid brake pipes (92% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.098% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.025% fail on Servos
      • 0.025% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.15% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (84% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Anti-lock braking system (80% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.025% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.025% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.025% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 6.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (69% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 6.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (75% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 5.3% fail on Compression ignition (87% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 2.9% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.34% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.098% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (4 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.074% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.049% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.025% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.025% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.91% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.86% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.025% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.025% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.34% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.30% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.049% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.025% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.025% fail on Undertray
  • 5.6% fail on Visibility (19% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers (28% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.42% fail on View to rear
      • 0.39% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.025% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.34% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.34% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.074% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (39% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system (92% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.57% fail on Transmission (83% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.49% fail on Drive shafts (84% better than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.47% fail on Joints (85% better than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.025% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.074% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.074% fail on Joints
    • 0.39% fail on Engine mounting (3 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Engine mounting condition (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.098% fail on Bracket (5 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on Body
      • 0.27% fail on Other body component
      • 0.025% fail on Panel
    • 0.22% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.17% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.025% fail on Pipe
      • 0.025% fail on System
    • 0.17% fail on Doors
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
      • 0.049% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.049% fail on Hinge (17 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.025% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.025% fail on Door condition
    • 0.074% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.049% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.049% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.049% fail on Undertray
    • 0.025% fail on Chassis
      • 0.025% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.025% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.025% fail on Spare wheel condition
  • 0.69% fail on Steering (78% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on Power steering
      • 0.17% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.074% fail on Other components
      • 0.049% fail on Operation
      • 0.025% fail on Pump
    • 0.25% fail on Steering linkage components (91% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.025% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.12% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.098% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.025% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.049% fail on Steering play
      • 0.049% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.66% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (50% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.44% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.32% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Condition (78% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment
    • 0.25% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (62% better than other 2013 vans)
  • 0.54% fail on Road Wheels (130% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.32% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment
  • 0.52% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.52% fail on Registration plates