2011 Vauxhall Combo · 27,183 MOT tests
2011 Vauxhall Combo reliability
2011 Vauxhall Combos fail 39.6% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 20 Combo years (27,183 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Combos: 41.4%)
- 39.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Combos: 41.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 98,559
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 27,183
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 34% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 8% of tests fail here (179% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 21% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Vauxhall Combo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.1%
- Suspension18.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.2%
- Tyres9.8%
- Brakes9.6%
- Steering8%
- Body, chassis and structure6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.58%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 4.25%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.88%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.47%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.35%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.26%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.56%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (10.99%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.88%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (9.76%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.69%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.07%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Combo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo reliable?
2011 Vauxhall Combos fail 39.6% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 20 Combo years (27,183 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Vauxhall Combo MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.58% of tests), position lamp not working (4.25% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (3.88% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Vauxhall Combo have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Vauxhall Combo shows 98,559 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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