2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Vauxhall Combo MOT pass rate and common faults

5,129 MOT tests in 2024. 58.5% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

80Well below average
Passed first time58.5%
Failed or needed repairs41.5%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,129 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.9%
    309 marked dangerous
  3. Stop lamp: not working3.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
    211 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.6%
  6. Position lamp: not working2.5%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.4%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.1%
  2. Suspension23.4%
  3. Tyres11.2%
  4. Brakes10.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  7. Body & chassis4.9%
  8. Steering0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.6%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.1%

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 2015 Vauxhall Combo?

In 2024, 58.5% of 2015 Vauxhall Combo cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,129 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Vauxhall Combo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Vauxhall Combo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 80, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).