Vauxhall Combo 2300 Edition Td
From 845 MOT tests. 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 50 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 | 50 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 49 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 27 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 23 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 21 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 20 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 10 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 9 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 9 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 38.5% of failures are serious: 34.5% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 4% 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 £68.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 70.5% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Combo 2300 Edition Tds tested had between 29,428 and 52,774 miles on the clock.
At 40,109 median miles, the Combo 2300 Edition Td has 0.074 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 Edition Td MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Combo 2300 Edition Td has a 70.5% MOT pass rate based on 845 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Combo 2300 Edition Td?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Combo 2300 Edition Td is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 50 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Combo 2300 Edition Td at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Combo 2300 Edition Td is 40,109 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 29,428 and 52,774 miles.
Buying a used Combo 2300 Edition 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 70.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £68 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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