Vauxhall Combo: suspension MOT failures
Of the 666,840 Vauxhall Combo MOT tests in this dataset, 12.7% recorded at least one suspension failure. It shows up most on 2003 and 2004 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 425 | 14.1% |
| 2000 | 414 | 15.0% |
| 2001 | 822 | 16.8% |
| 2002 | 5,380 | 20.8% |
| 2003 | 14,901 | 21.1% |
| 2004 | 19,578 | 21.5% |
| 2005 | 21,972 | 20.2% |
| 2006 | 31,118 | 20.3% |
| 2007 | 38,401 | 19.2% |
| 2008 | 44,275 | 18.9% |
| 2009 | 31,170 | 18.8% |
| 2010 | 48,718 | 15.2% |
| 2011 | 52,640 | 13.8% |
| 2012 | 22,074 | 18.8% |
| 2013 | 23,552 | 17.6% |
| 2014 | 33,980 | 15.5% |
| 2015 | 35,788 | 14.1% |
| 2016 | 34,035 | 12.9% |
| 2017 | 24,087 | 11.1% |
| 2018 | 18,543 | 6.7% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.