Vauxhall Combo

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 27 model years from 172,396 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

73%

Total Tests

172,396

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (85%)

Years Covered

About the Vauxhall Combo

The Vauxhall Combo was MOT tested 172,396 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 27 model years (1995 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 73%. That's 9 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 85% from 2,256 tests. The 2003 model has the lowest at 65%. With a 20 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Vauxhall Combos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 8 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1995) averages 116,969 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 44,074 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Vauxhall brand average of 84%, the Combo is 11 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Vauxhall models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1199cc)

£1,175

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£1,780

Per month£148/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

vs average of all models-9% (82% avg)

vs Vauxhall brand average-11% (84% avg)

Best to worst year spread20 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Vauxhall Combo by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	85%	2,256	44,074 mi
2020	82%	16,650	50,243 mi
2019	84%	26,189	56,702 mi
2018	81%	5,210	68,773 mi
2017	77%	6,624	82,586 mi
2016	75%	9,354	96,356 mi
2015	74%	9,819	102,757 mi
2014	73%	9,086	106,793 mi
2013	72%	6,354	111,544 mi
2012	70%	5,907	115,666 mi
2011	74%	13,518	110,613 mi
2010	72%	12,858	110,980 mi
2009	69%	8,183	121,545 mi
2008	68%	10,804	129,928 mi
2007	68%	9,039	133,235 mi
2006	66%	6,903	128,920 mi
2005	67%	4,689	128,941 mi
2004	65%	4,226	139,747 mi
2003	65%	3,142	138,909 mi
2002	67%	960	137,264 mi
2001	66%	180	111,186 mi
2000	67%	83	110,182 mi
1999	84%	106	105,727 mi
1998	83%	81	123,220 mi
1997	79%	47	134,272 mi
1996	75%	79	107,082 mi
1995	71%	49	116,969 mi

Questions about the Vauxhall Combo

Is the Vauxhall Combo reliable?

Across its 27 model years in our data (1995 to 2021), the Vauxhall Combo averages a 73% MOT pass rate, from 172,396 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 85%.

Which year Vauxhall Combo has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Vauxhall Combo has the highest MOT pass rate at 85%, while the 2003 model has the lowest at 65%, a 20 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.