MOT reliability
Vauxhall Combo cdti
26 vehicles · 170 completed MOT tests analysed
69%
MOT pass rate
Based on 26 Vauxhall Combo cdti vehicles and 170 completed MOT tests, the Vauxhall Combo cdti has an overall 69% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 135,687 miles.
26
Vehicles
170
MOT tests
6,691
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share
Vauxhall Combo cdti problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Vauxhall Combo cdti MOT tests:
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Other34%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension28%
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Brakes11%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Steering6%
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Visibility4%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
Vauxhall Combo cdti pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 100% |
| 4 | 8 | 75% |
| 5 | 9 | 67% |
| 6 | 8 | 75% |
| 7 | 10 | 70% |
| 8 | 8 | 75% |
| 9 | 10 | 60% |
| 10 | 9 | 67% |
| 11 | 11 | 55% |
| 12 | 7 | 71% |
| 13 | 11 | 64% |
| 14 | 6 | 83% |
| 15 | 8 | 50% |
| 16 | 5 | 80% |
| 17 | 8 | 50% |
| 18 | 3 | 33% |
Fuel types: Diesel (26)
Most common Vauxhall Combo cdti MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Vauxhall Combo cdti MOT tests:
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (8 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (6 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER SHOULDER DOWN TO CASING RUBBER (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CASING RUBBER INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
Vauxhall Combo cdti pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 99 | 71% | 130,643 |
| 2007 | 1 | 28 | 54% | 153,048 |
Vauxhall Combo cdti reliability FAQ
Across 26 Vauxhall Combo cdti vehicles in our MOT data,
69% pass the MOT (a 31% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Vauxhall Combo cdti MOT issues are:
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)); Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) .
The typical Vauxhall Combo cdti in our data has covered around
135,687 miles.
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