2013 Vauxhall Combo · 11,574 MOT tests
2013 Vauxhall Combo reliability
2013 Vauxhall Combos fail 44.6% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 20 Combo years (11,574 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Combos: 41.4%)
- 44.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Combos: 41.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 35% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 103,971
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,574
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 34% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 7.4% of tests fail here (119% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 13% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Vauxhall Combo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension23.6%
- Lights and electrics20.9%
- Tyres8.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.4%
- Brakes6.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.2%
- Body, chassis and structure5.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 9.54%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 3.84%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 3.7%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.38%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.21%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.94%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.14%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.99%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.03%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.31%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.03%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.36%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Combo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo reliable?
2013 Vauxhall Combos fail 44.6% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 20 Combo years (11,574 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Vauxhall Combo MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (9.54% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.84% of tests), position lamp not working (3.7% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Vauxhall Combo have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2013 Vauxhall Combo shows 103,971 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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