Vauxhall Combo Life Edition S/s (2021)
2021 Vauxhall Combo Life Edition S/s
CarHunch analysed 332 real MOT records for the 2021 Vauxhall Combo Life Edition S/s. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Vauxhall Combo Life Estate has a first-time pass rate of 86.6%, which beats the UK average of 80% and suggests better-than-typical reliability for this age group. Only 9.3% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and not a buyer concern.
At 22,449 miles average, these vehicles are running light for three-year-olds, so you're looking at relatively low wear. The 0.42 average failures per vehicle is healthy, though the 1.6 advisories per vehicle suggests minor maintenance items crop up regularly—check the service history carefully and budget for small fixes when you buy.
What to check before buying a 2021 Vauxhall Combo Life Edition S/s
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 329 | 86.5% | 0.43 |
| Other (1%) | 3 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Vauxhall Combo Life Edition S/s vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2021 Vauxhall Combo Life Edition S/s vehicles fall between 12,465 and 29,773 miles.
2021 Vauxhall Combo Life Edition S/s — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 319 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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