What are the common problems with the 0-2 year old Vauxhall Combo?

The top failure areas for the 0-2-year-old Vauxhall Combo are: Lamps & Electrics (4.7% risk), Visibility (3.2% risk), Brakes (2.2% risk).

Vauxhall Combo MOT Failure Rate — 0-2 Years Old

Q: Is a 0-2 year old Vauxhall Combo reliable?

Based on 38,975 MOT tests, 0-2-year-old Vauxhall Combo has a 27.8% failure rate. This is below the UK average of 28%.

27.8%

MOT failure rate for 0-2-year-old Vauxhall Combo vehicles

Based on 38,975 MOT tests

0.3pp below the UK average (28%)

Vauxhall Combo in this age bracket has a 27.8% failure rate. Key areas to check before your MOT: lamps & electrics and visibility.

Component Risk Breakdown (0-2 Years)

Which parts of a 0-2-year-old Vauxhall Combo are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 4.7%

Visibility 3.2%

Brakes 2.2%

Tyres 2.0%

Suspension 0.4%

Body & Chassis 0.4%

Steering 0.1%

How Does This Compare?

Vauxhall Combo MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	27.8%	38,975	Lamps & Electrics
3-5 years	29.4%	95,960	Lamps & Electrics
6-10 years	39.7%	96,434	Lamps & Electrics
11-15 years	45.6%	133,234	Suspension
15+ years	53.6%	63,657	Suspension

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 0-2 year old Vauxhall Combo reliable?

0-2-year-old Vauxhall Combo vehicles have a 27.8% failure rate, which is close to the UK average. It offers typical reliability for this age bracket.

What are the common MOT failures on a 0-2 year old Vauxhall Combo?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Lamps & Electrics — 4.7% failure risk
Visibility — 3.2% failure risk
Brakes — 2.2% failure risk

How can I prepare my Vauxhall Combo for its MOT?

For a 0-2-year-old Vauxhall Combo, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

Other Vauxhall Combo Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 0-2-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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