2005 Vauxhall Combo · 10,428 MOT tests
2005 Vauxhall Combo reliability
2005 Vauxhall Combos fail 52.4% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 20 Combo years (10,428 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Combos: 41.4%)
- 52.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Combos: 41.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 124,104
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,428
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 8.9% of tests fail here (97% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 16% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Vauxhall Combo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension27.2%
- Lights and electrics26.1%
- Brakes20.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors12.1%
- Tyres12.1%
- Body, chassis and structure12.1%
- Steering8.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.78%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 6.34%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Position lamp not working 5.72%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 5.55%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.76%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4.65%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (27.24%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (21.56%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (19.98%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (13.9%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.86%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (10.04%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Combo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo reliable?
2005 Vauxhall Combos fail 52.4% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 20 Combo years (10,428 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Vauxhall Combo MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.78% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (6.34% of tests), position lamp not working (5.72% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Vauxhall Combo have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Vauxhall Combo shows 124,104 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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