2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Vauxhall Combo MOT pass rate and common faults

12,618 MOT tests in 2024. 71.3% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

81Well below average
Passed first time71.3%
Failed or needed repairs28.7%
Typical mileage at test40,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,618 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively7.1%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam5.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.0%
    873 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too high2.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    402 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.4%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.6%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.0%
  3. Brakes8.6%
  4. Tyres6.2%
  5. Body & chassis1.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  7. Suspension0.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.2%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.9%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.8%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2021 Vauxhall Combo?

In 2024, 71.3% of 2021 Vauxhall Combo cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,618 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Vauxhall Combo?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 Vauxhall Combo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 81, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).