2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Vauxhall Combo MOT pass rate and common faults

5,241 MOT tests in 2024. 48.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time48.0%
Failed or needed repairs52.0%
Typical mileage at test126,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,241 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.9%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.5%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.2%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.1%
  5. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.6%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.6%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.6%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.5%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.4%
    359 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics37.3%
  2. Suspension37.3%
  3. Brakes30.1%
  4. Body & chassis15.9%
  5. Tyres13.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.8%
  7. Steering10.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks8.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm27.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.7%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.7%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak17.1%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)15.0%

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 2008 Vauxhall Combo?

In 2024, 48.0% of 2008 Vauxhall Combo cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,241 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Vauxhall Combo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Vauxhall Combo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).