Vauxhall Combo MOT Results

Registered in 2002
43.4% pass rate
from 1,334 tests in 2021
(20% worse than other 2002 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 2002 vans and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Combo is unusually good or bad.

  • 32% fail on Suspension (61% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 10% fail on Springs (200% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 9.9% fail on Coil springs (4 times worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 9.9% fail on Coil spring (4 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 9.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (150% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 3.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (3 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (7 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.52% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.37% fail on Anti-roll bar (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (86% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.075% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 8.4% fail on Suspension arms (40% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 4.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 3.1% fail on Pins and bushes (89% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.2% fail on Shock absorbers (150% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Sub-frames (130% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Sub-frame (6 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.75% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.30% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.22% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.075% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.15% fail on Axles
      • 0.075% fail on King pins
      • 0.075% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.15% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.075% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.075% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint
  • 24% fail on Brakes (26% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 14% fail on Brake performance
      • 8.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (48% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 8.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (49% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.075% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.075% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 5.0% fail on Parking brake performance (170% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (160% worse than other 2002 vans)
          • 4.0% fail on Parking brake performance (160% worse than other 2002 vans)
          • 0.45% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.30% fail on Plate brake tester (3 times worse than other 2002 vans)
          • 0.22% fail on Parking brake performance (6 times worse than other 2002 vans)
          • 0.075% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.075% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.075% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance (34% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (36% better than other 2002 vans)
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance (39% better than other 2002 vans)
          • 0.67% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.22% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.075% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (39% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (38% better than other 2002 vans)
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.90% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.52% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 9.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (93% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 3.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.075% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.52% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.52% fail on Cable
    • 3.1% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 1.3% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (140% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.75% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.60% fail on Pedal
    • 0.37% fail on Air and vacuum systems (5 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Servos (11 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.075% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.37% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.30% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.075% fail on Valves
    • 0.30% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.30% fail on Lever
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.15% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.15% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.075% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.075% fail on Other braking system component
  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 8.2% fail on Headlamps (92% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 7.6% fail on Headlamp (98% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.67% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.075% fail on Dipswitch
    • 7.0% fail on Stop lamp (33% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.67% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.60% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.15% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.3% fail on Horn
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.075% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (62% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (62% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (62% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.37% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.37% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.075% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 20% fail on Body, chassis, structure (30% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 11% fail on Transmission (130% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 11% fail on Drive shafts (200% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 11% fail on Joints (190% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.075% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.30% fail on Prop shafts (74% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.30% fail on Joints
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust system (46% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (39% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.4% fail on Chassis (53% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Chassis condition (53% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.82% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.52% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.15% fail on System
      • 0.075% fail on Hose
      • 0.075% fail on Pipe
    • 0.52% fail on Spare wheel (4 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Carrier (4 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Spare wheel condition (4 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.52% fail on Floor (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.37% fail on Doors (65% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
        • 0.075% fail on Hinge
      • 0.075% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.075% fail on Door condition
      • 0.075% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.075% fail on Door condition
    • 0.30% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.22% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.075% fail on Bracket
    • 0.30% fail on Seats
      • 0.22% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.075% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.22% fail on Cabs
      • 0.22% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.075% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.075% fail on Body
      • 0.075% fail on Body condition
    • 0.075% fail on Load security
      • 0.075% fail on Loading door
  • 15% fail on Visibility (40% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 7.3% fail on Washers (59% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 6.6% fail on Wipers
    • 1.1% fail on Condition of glass (150% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Windscreen (170% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on View to rear
      • 1.0% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.15% fail on Indirect vision devices (11 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.075% fail on Bonnet
  • 11% fail on Steering (72% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 7.0% fail on Steering linkage components (60% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 5.8% fail on Track rod end (50% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.90% fail on Ball joint (190% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.075% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 2.3% fail on Steering play (9 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Steering rack (12 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.6% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.15% fail on Operation
    • 0.30% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on Power steering
      • 0.30% fail on Operation
    • 0.30% fail on Steering wheel (5 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.22% fail on Steering column (5 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.22% fail on Steering coupling (6 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Universal joint (11 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Electronic power steering (36 times worse than other 2002 vans)
  • 11% fail on Tyres (100% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 5.4% fail on Condition (140% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 5.1% fail on Tread depth (68% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.97% fail on Size/type (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
  • 7.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (61% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (52% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 4.9% fail on Compression ignition (68% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 3.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (99% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.22% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.075% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.67% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.37% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.15% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 1.9% fail on Fluid leaks (100% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Engine oil leaks (120% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.45% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment
    • 0.075% fail on Condition