2018 Vauxhall Combo · 9,791 MOT tests
2018 Vauxhall Combo reliability
2018 Vauxhall Combos fail 32.4% of first MOT tests, 85% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 20 Combo years (9,791 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Combos: 41.4%)
- 32.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Combos: 41.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 85% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 53,746
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,791
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 75% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 76% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 5.5% of tests fail here (312% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Vauxhall Combo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.5%
- Suspension8.6%
- Tyres7.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.4%
- Brakes5.1%
- Body, chassis and structure1.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.58%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.96%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.86%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.55%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 2.29%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.16%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.33%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.62%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.28%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.66%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.41%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.41%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Combo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Vauxhall Combo reliable?
2018 Vauxhall Combos fail 32.4% of first MOT tests, 85% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 20 Combo years (9,791 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Vauxhall Combo MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.58% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.96% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (2.86% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Vauxhall Combo have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Vauxhall Combo shows 53,746 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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