Vauxhall Combo Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Vauxhall Combo reliable? We analysed 3,223,564 real MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles to find out.
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The Vauxhall Combo is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, track rod end ball joint has excessive play and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Combo.
Vauxhall Combo Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Combo. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vauxhall Combo MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Vauxhall Combo to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Vauxhall Combo Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Vauxhall Combo Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Combo owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vauxhall Combo MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Vauxhall Combo year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 74 | 77.0% | 20,608 | 33,758 | 45,513 |
| 2021 | 2,689 | 79.1% | 30,222 | 47,650 | 67,183 |
| 2020 | 33,905 | 77.5% | 32,674 | 48,958 | 67,208 |
| 2019 | 87,128 | 78.0% | 31,146 | 48,005 | 68,608 |
| 2018 | 20,916 | 75.8% | 33,881 | 53,388 | 77,836 |
| 2017 | 33,294 | 74.3% | 44,179 | 66,023 | 91,325 |
| 2016 | 53,233 | 73.0% | 49,180 | 73,309 | 100,974 |
| 2015 | 64,236 | 73.0% | 55,356 | 79,434 | 106,561 |
| 2014 | 70,388 | 72.1% | 55,079 | 80,114 | 108,038 |
| 2013 | 56,265 | 70.8% | 57,370 | 84,138 | 112,899 |
| 2012 | 60,745 | 69.3% | 58,614 | 86,024 | 116,226 |
| 2011 | 155,789 | 72.8% | 44,881 | 77,110 | 115,745 |
| 2010 | 161,962 | 72.4% | 43,949 | 74,357 | 113,916 |
| 2009 | 127,467 | 70.4% | 54,675 | 85,056 | 119,563 |
| 2008 | 237,355 | 69.7% | 60,000 | 89,762 | 123,081 |
| 2007 | 248,478 | 68.2% | 62,059 | 91,872 | 124,609 |
| 2006 | 264,803 | 66.7% | 59,881 | 88,914 | 120,524 |
| 2005 | 309,342 | 66.1% | 58,838 | 85,493 | 115,993 |
| 2004 | 295,016 | 64.2% | 65,369 | 95,304 | 129,105 |
| 2003 | 338,146 | 63.8% | 65,444 | 94,659 | 127,506 |
How Long Does a Vauxhall Combo Last?
Based on 261,854 Vauxhall Combo vehicles on UK roads.
Vauxhall Combo Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Combo MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Vauxhall Combo
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
79.1% MOT pass rate from 2,689 tests
60.5% MOT pass rate from 2,508 tests
The best year to buy a used Vauxhall Combo is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 79.1% across 2,689 tests. The 1993 model year has the lowest pass rate at 60.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Vauxhall Combo Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Combo THIS CAR | 67.8% | 3,223,564 | 89,424 mi | 32 yrs |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 69.7% | 26,893,546 | 58,908 mi | 33 yrs |
| Vauxhall Astra | 71.9% | 25,288,868 | 76,280 mi | 34 yrs |
| Vauxhall Zafira | 71.9% | 8,488,627 | 75,062 mi | 27 yrs |
| Toyota Prius | 81.8% | 1,959,742 | 94,619 mi | 22 yrs |
Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Combo trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Vauxhall Combo has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.8% across 3,223,564 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Vauxhall Combo are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (161,120 recorded failures), track rod end ball joint has excessive play (88,653), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (85,078). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Vauxhall Combo owner drives around 7,064 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Vauxhall Combo models stay on UK roads for around 32 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.