Vauxhall Combo 2000 Dynamic Td
From 345 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 seriously damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 13 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 | 13 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 8 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 6 |
| headlamp aim unable to be tested | 4 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
| smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit | 2 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| brake pedal anti-slip provision missing, loose or worn smooth | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 39.6% of failures are serious: 39.6% 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 £61.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 84.3% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Combo 2000 Dynamic Tds tested had between 25,330 and 52,277 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 36,296 median miles, the Combo 2000 Dynamic Td has 0.045 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 2000 Dynamic Td MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Combo 2000 Dynamic Td has a 83.8% MOT pass rate based on 345 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Combo 2000 Dynamic Td?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Combo 2000 Dynamic Td is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Combo 2000 Dynamic Td at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Combo 2000 Dynamic Td is 36,296 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 25,330 and 52,277 miles.
Buying a used Combo 2000 Dynamic Td?
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 83.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £61 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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