2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Vauxhall Combo MOT pass rate and common faults

2,908 MOT tests in 2024. 69.0% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time69.0%
Failed or needed repairs31.0%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,908 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.9%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    108 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    82 marked dangerous
  5. Stop lamp: not working2.1%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.8%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.7%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    57 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.4%
  2. Suspension10.4%
  3. Tyres8.0%
  4. Brakes6.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  7. Body & chassis2.3%
  8. Steering0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.3%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.1%

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 2018 Vauxhall Combo?

In 2024, 69.0% of 2018 Vauxhall Combo cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,908 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Vauxhall Combo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 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).