Vauxhall Combo MOT Results

Registered in 2016
65.9% pass rate
from 5,648 tests in 2021
(32% worse than other 2016 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 2016 vans and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Combo is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (35% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamps (130% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp (110% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.62% fail on Headlamp levelling device (8 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim (62% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim (57% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (110% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp (70% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.28% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.018% fail on Switch
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (35% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.64% fail on Electrical equipment (130% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.46% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.071% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.21% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (71% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.089% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.089% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.053% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.053% fail on Switch
  • 11% fail on Suspension (140% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 7.0% fail on Springs (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 7.0% fail on Coil springs (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 6.9% fail on Coil spring (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Mounting (11 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms (45% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (180% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint (45% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.071% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.035% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.55% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.089% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.018% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.018% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.018% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.92% fail on Macpherson strut (13 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.50% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (15 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.34% fail on Pins and bushes (13 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.071% fail on Macpherson strut (8 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.32% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.30% fail on Other suspension component (96% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (17 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.071% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.18% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.035% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.035% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 7.9% fail on Tyres (70% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Condition (83% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth (63% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 6.1% fail on Brakes
    • 2.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (5 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Pedal (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.67% fail on Hand lever (11 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (36% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (54% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (54% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.87% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.87% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.11% fail on Lever
        • 0.018% fail on Cable
    • 1.4% fail on Brake performance (45% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.69% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.66% fail on Rbt
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.035% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.42% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (74% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt (sp) (74% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.25% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.089% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance (68% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (66% better than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance (65% better than other 2016 vans)
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.053% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.66% fail on Parking brake control (100% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.66% fail on Lever (100% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.34% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.23% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system (70% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.089% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.089% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.071% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.053% fail on Rigid brake pipes (84% better than other 2016 vans)
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility
    • 2.7% fail on Washers
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers (32% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.30% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.30% fail on View to rear
      • 0.30% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (82% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (92% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 3.2% fail on Compression ignition (100% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.4% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested (160% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.035% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (6 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.018% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.018% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.018% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.80% fail on Spark ignition (67% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.74% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (65% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.035% fail on Non catalyst emissions (6 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.018% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.071% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.035% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.035% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (25% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.28% fail on Transmission (71% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Drive shafts (69% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.27% fail on Joints (71% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.018% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.25% fail on Engine mounting (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Engine mounting condition (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.035% fail on Bracket
    • 0.25% fail on Body
      • 0.23% fail on Other body component
      • 0.018% fail on Panel
    • 0.23% fail on Fuel system (130% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Pipe
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.089% fail on Doors
      • 0.035% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.035% fail on Door condition
      • 0.035% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.018% fail on Door condition
        • 0.018% fail on Hinge
      • 0.018% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.018% fail on Door condition
    • 0.035% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.035% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.035% fail on Seats
      • 0.035% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.018% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.018% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.018% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 0.57% fail on Identification of the vehicle (77% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plates (78% worse than other 2016 vans)
  • 0.57% fail on Steering (45% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.21% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.053% fail on Other components
      • 0.035% fail on Operation
    • 0.16% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.16% fail on Operation (20 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.16% fail on Steering linkage components (79% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Track rod end (83% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.018% fail on Other components
        • 0.018% fail on Steering component
    • 0.035% fail on Steering play
      • 0.035% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.39% fail on Road Wheels (140% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.27% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment
  • 0.30% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (67% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.25% fail on Seat belts (58% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Condition (61% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment
      • 0.018% fail on Requirements
    • 0.053% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (83% better than other 2016 vans)
  • 0.018% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.018% fail on Belt(s)/padding