Vauxhall Combo 2300 Dynamic Td
From 5,756 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a headlamp or light source missing and inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 269 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.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 269 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 230 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 132 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 124 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 111 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 105 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 77 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 52 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 42 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 41 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 35.6% of failures are serious: 35.6% 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 £67.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 76.9% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2021 | 75.2% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Combo 2300 Dynamic Tds tested had between 35,445 and 54,277 miles on the clock.
At 46,978 median miles, the Combo 2300 Dynamic Td has 0.053 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 2300 Dynamic Td MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Combo 2300 Dynamic Td has a 75.2% MOT pass rate based on 5,756 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Combo 2300 Dynamic Td?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Combo 2300 Dynamic Td is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 269 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Combo 2300 Dynamic Td at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Combo 2300 Dynamic Td is 46,978 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 35,445 and 54,277 miles.
Buying a used Combo 2300 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 75.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £67 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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