2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Vauxhall Combo MOT pass rate and common faults

7,532 MOT tests in 2024. 58.4% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time58.4%
Failed or needed repairs41.6%
Typical mileage at test101,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,532 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.0%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.1%
    457 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.9%
    383 marked dangerous
  5. Position lamp: not working3.8%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.9%
  9. Washers: not working2.9%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.8%
  2. Suspension24.7%
  3. Brakes17.7%
  4. Tyres12.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.3%
  6. Steering10.0%
  7. Body & chassis8.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.9%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)13.7%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.6%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak11.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.2%

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 2011 Vauxhall Combo?

In 2024, 58.4% of 2011 Vauxhall Combo cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,532 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Vauxhall Combo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Vauxhall Combo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).