2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Vauxhall Combo MOT pass rate and common faults

2,287 MOT tests in 2024. 47.9% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time47.9%
Failed or needed repairs52.1%
Typical mileage at test125,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,287 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.8%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.1%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.1%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.3%
  5. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.8%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.5%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.5%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.0%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension40.3%
  2. Lights & electrics40.1%
  3. Brakes34.1%
  4. Body & chassis15.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.8%
  6. Tyres12.1%
  7. Steering9.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks7.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded31.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm25.8%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.8%
  4. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)15.7%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Vauxhall Combo?

In 2024, 47.9% of 2005 Vauxhall Combo cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,287 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Vauxhall Combo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2005 Vauxhall Combo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).