Vauxhall Combo 2300 Edition Td S/S
From 1,188 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Combo 2300 Edition Td S/Ss fare better: 2021 models pass at 76.2% vs 68.3% for 2020.
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 96 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 | 96 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 69 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 32 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 25 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 24 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 19 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 19 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 17 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 17 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 15 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 44.7% of failures are serious: 33.3% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 11.4% 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 £84.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 76.2% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 68.3% | 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 Td S/Ss tested had between 27,772 and 51,064 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 39,557 median miles, the Combo 2300 Edition Td S/S has 0.078 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 S/S MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Combo 2300 Edition Td S/S has a 69.3% MOT pass rate based on 1,188 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Combo 2300 Edition Td S/S?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Combo 2300 Edition Td S/S is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 96 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 S/S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Combo 2300 Edition Td S/S is 39,557 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 27,772 and 51,064 miles.
Buying a used Combo 2300 Edition Td S/S?
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 69.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £84 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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