Vauxhall Combo 2300 Sportive Td S/S
From 4,623 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, a headlamp or light source missing and inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 340 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 | 340 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 212 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 122 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 93 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 92 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 61 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 61 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 59 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 58 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 49 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 28.9% of Combo 2300 Sportive Td S/S failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £59.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 73.2% | 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 Sportive Td S/Ss tested had between 36,955 and 67,944 miles on the clock.
At 49,602 median miles, the Combo 2300 Sportive Td S/S has 0.054 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 Sportive Td S/S MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Combo 2300 Sportive Td S/S has a 73% MOT pass rate based on 4,623 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Combo 2300 Sportive Td S/S?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Combo 2300 Sportive Td S/S is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 340 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Combo 2300 Sportive Td S/S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Combo 2300 Sportive Td S/S is 49,602 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 36,955 and 67,944 miles.
Buying a used Combo 2300 Sportive 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 73% pass rate and an average repair bill of £59 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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