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SA61 VRN

2011 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,519 mi
Last recorded181,519 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 VRN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 181,519 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Sump Corroded And Weeping - ADVISED TO CHANGE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 181,510 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AROUND SHOCKER MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AROUND SHOCKER MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE - 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Sump Corroded And Weeping - ADVISED TO CHANGE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 179,895 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Nov 2024 179,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2023

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 173,515 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 175,512 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 169,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump very rusty. starting to leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 169,046 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump very rusty. starting to leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 164,061 miles

Offside Front shocker has slight misting of oil

back box outer casing rusty

seat belt buckle outer case broken

Fail 19 Nov 2020 164,061 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (3.5 (a))

Offside Front shocker has slight misting of oil

back box outer casing rusty

seat belt buckle outer case broken

Pass 28 Nov 2019 159,077 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

back box in poor condition

passenger mirror cracked

Fail 28 Nov 2019 159,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

back box in poor condition

passenger mirror cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2018 148,350 miles

back box outer casing rusty

front sub frame rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2018 148,350 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre worn on inside edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

back box outer casing rusty

front sub frame rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2017 135,902 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 135,902 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 120,842 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 120,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Also worn smooth on inside ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 99,156 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 99,156 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 77,221 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 77,221 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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SA61 VRN is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 77,110 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA61 VRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 15 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SA61 VRN is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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