2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Vauxhall Combo MOT pass rate and common faults

496 MOT tests in 2024. 48.6% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time48.6%
Failed or needed repairs51.4%
Typical mileage at test137,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 496 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.1%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.7%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.4%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.0%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.0%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.8%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.4%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.4%
  9. Stop lamp: not working4.4%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension38.1%
  2. Lights & electrics35.7%
  3. Brakes32.9%
  4. Body & chassis22.4%
  5. Tyres14.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.9%
  7. Steering9.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks8.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded32.9%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine28.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.2%
  4. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)15.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.3%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2002 Vauxhall Combo?

In 2024, 48.6% of 2002 Vauxhall Combo cars passed their MOT first time, across 496 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Vauxhall Combo?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2002 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).