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Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A Car Check — MOT History, Reliability & Faults

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Is the Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A reliable? We analysed 802 real MOT tests across 229 vehicles to find out.

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Rated Excellent · 1,200+ reviews
Data last updated: · Based on 802 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
83.8%
Typical Mileage
26,270mi
Annual Mileage
6,538mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A.

Specifications

Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A — specs & performance

Verified from DVLA & DVSA records

A snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.

1499cc
Engine
129bhp
Power
153g/km
CO₂

Engine & Performance

Engine size
1499cc
Power
129 BHP
Fuel type
Diesel

Body & Dimensions

Body type
Car
Common colour
Black
Wheel plan
2 Axle Rigid Body

Fuel Economy

Fuel-economy data not held for this model.

Tax & Emissions

CO2 output
153 g/km Band G
Emission class
6am
Road tax (12 mo.)
£150
Road tax (6 mo.)
£82.50
Sources: DVLA vehicle register · VCA emissions data. Specifications reflect a representative Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A record and may vary by trim, year and option pack.

Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

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Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

83.7%
2020

Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 12
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5

Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,879 mi/yr
Typical
6,538 mi/yr
Average
7,534 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,939 mi/yr

Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 736 83.7% 17,349 27,199 40,281

How Long Does a Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A Last?

Based on 229 Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.0 years
Median
4.0 years

Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
26,270 mi
75th Percentile
39,617 mi
95th Percentile
60,966 mi
Max Recorded
120,505 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2020

83.7% MOT pass rate from 736 tests

The best year to buy a used Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 83.7% across 736 tests.

How Does the Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A THIS CAR 83.8% 802 26,270 mi — yrs
Vauxhall Corsa 69.7% 26,893,546 58,908 mi 33 yrs
Vauxhall Astra 71.9% 25,288,868 76,280 mi 34 yrs
Vauxhall Zafira 71.9% 8,488,627 75,062 mi 27 yrs
Honda Cb 1300 SA-7 93.5% 1,200 14,914 mi 19 yrs

Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A?

The Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.8% across 802 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A owner drives around 6,538 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A reliable?
Based on 802 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A has a 83.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A does around 6,538 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Vauxhall Combo Life Elite Turbo D S/s A is 2020 with a 83.7% pass rate across 736 tests.