2021 Vauxhall Combo 2300 Dynamic Td — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 9,189 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Vauxhall Combo 2300 Dynamic Td, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 84.0% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.2% | 1,124 |
| 2 | Visibility | 9.2% | 848 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.7% | 523 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.2% | 389 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 123 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.0% | 88 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 738 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 716 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 526 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 448 |
| 5 | Washers | 322 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 226 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 21.4% | 1,971 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.2% | 1,853 |
| 3 | Visibility | 8.2% | 753 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.1% | 471 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 4.9% | 452 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.4% | 222 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,399 | 12.1% |
| 30-60k | 4,896 | 16.7% |
| 60-90k | 2,338 | 16.5% |
| 90-120k | 458 | 17.9% |
| 120-150k | 74 | 13.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 86 | 14.0% |
| 2024 | 4,802 | 16.9% |
| 2025 | 4,298 | 15.0% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Combo 2300 Dynamic Td
Before buying a 2021 Vauxhall Combo 2300 Dynamic Td, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 12.2% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (12.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (9.2% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Brakes (5.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2021 Vauxhall Combo 2300 Dynamic Tds pass their MOT?
84.0% of the 9,189 2021 Vauxhall Combo 2300 Dynamic Td MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Vauxhall Combo 2300 Dynamic Td?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.2% of tests, followed by visibility (9.2%).
Does the 2021 Combo 2300 Dynamic Td get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.1% in the 0-30k band to 13.5% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 9,189 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.