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VAUXHALL COMBO MOT Pass Rate

67.9% of 32,340 VAUXHALL COMBO MOT tests pass.

At 67.9%, The COMBO passes slightly less often than the average across all VAUXHALL models (72.8%).

The VAUXHALL COMBO passes 67.9% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).

Pass rate by vehicle age

Pass rate drops sharply with age: the VAUXHALL COMBO tested at 0–3 years pass 76.4% of the time, compared with just 56.2% at 15+ years.

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 years76.4%3–6 years80.3%6–10 years69.8%10–15 years62.5%15+ years56.2%
VAUXHALL COMBO pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 years76.4%7236,879 miles
3–6 years80.3%10,21854,816 miles
6–10 years69.8%5,82394,170 miles
10–15 years62.5%8,192112,831 miles
15+ years56.2%8,035129,831 miles

Common MOT failure reasons for the VAUXHALL COMBO

The most common reason the VAUXHALL COMBO fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 59.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".

Top MOT failure categories for the VAUXHALL COMBO
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment59.5%not working
Suspension48.9%ball joint excessively worn
Brakes41.0%excessively corroded
Tyres24.7%tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Visibility22.8%does not clear the windscreen effectively
Body, chassis, structure17.0%constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Noise, emissions and leaks11.9%inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Steering11.2%ball joint has excessive play
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.6%prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced
Identification of the vehicle1.1%inscription illegible

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