2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Vauxhall Combo MOT pass rate and common faults

3,209 MOT tests in 2024. 54.3% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

81Well below average
Passed first time54.3%
Failed or needed repairs45.8%
Typical mileage at test110,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,209 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    162 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.4%
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.3%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
    128 marked dangerous
  8. Position lamp: not working2.9%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.1%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension33.0%
  2. Lights & electrics31.8%
  3. Tyres11.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks10.0%
  5. Brakes9.1%
  6. Body & chassis7.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.2%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.9%

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 2013 Vauxhall Combo?

In 2024, 54.3% of 2013 Vauxhall Combo cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,209 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Vauxhall Combo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 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).