2021 Vauxhall Combo · 5,005 MOT tests
2021 Vauxhall Combo reliability
2021 Vauxhall Combos fail 25.5% of first MOT tests, 71% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 20 Combo years (5,005 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Combos: 41.4%)
- 25.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Combos: 41.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 71% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 43,687
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,005
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 88% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 12.8% of tests fail here (224% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 16% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Vauxhall Combo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics12.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.2%
- Brakes6.1%
- Tyres4.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
- Body, chassis and structure1.3%
- Suspension0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.09%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.42%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.32%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 1.62%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.58%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.56%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.01%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.59%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.37%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.54%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.48%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.48%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Combo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Vauxhall Combo reliable?
2021 Vauxhall Combos fail 25.5% of first MOT tests, 71% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 20 Combo years (5,005 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Vauxhall Combo MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (5.09% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.42% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (3.32% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Vauxhall Combo have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Vauxhall Combo shows 43,687 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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