Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/S A
From 326 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 10 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 10 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 7 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 3 |
| headlamp aim unable to be tested | 2 |
| obligatory mirror or device inoperative, excessively damaged or insecure | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 38.1% of failures are serious: 38.1% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £57.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 84.3% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/S As tested had between 16,876 and 34,830 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,647 median miles, the Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/S A has 0.068 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Vauxhall models
| Vauxhall Corsa | 70.9% |
| Vauxhall Astra | 72.5% |
| Vauxhall Vivaro | 67.2% |
| Vauxhall Mokka | 76.7% |
| Vauxhall Insignia | 75.3% |
Common questions
What is the Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/S A MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/S A has a 84.7% MOT pass rate based on 326 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/S A?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/S A is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 10 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/S A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/S A is 22,647 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,876 and 34,830 miles.
Buying a used Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/S A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 84.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £57 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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