2020 Vauxhall Combo 2300 Sportive Td S/S — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 9,920 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Vauxhall Combo 2300 Sportive Td S/S, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 81.6% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 27.3% in the 150k+ group versus 11.7% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.6% | 1,248 |
| 2 | Visibility | 9.8% | 972 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.0% | 692 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.3% | 428 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.8% | 182 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 153 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 843 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 682 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 668 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 500 |
| 5 | Washers | 361 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 275 |
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 | 24.8% | 2,456 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.1% | 1,890 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 8.8% | 874 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.8% | 679 |
| 5 | Other defects | 6.0% | 599 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.0% | 392 |
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 | 965 | 11.7% |
| 30-60k | 4,815 | 19.3% |
| 60-90k | 3,325 | 18.6% |
| 90-120k | 665 | 19.1% |
| 120-150k | 106 | 21.7% |
| 150k+ | 44 | 27.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,384 | 19.6% |
| 2024 | 3,426 | 19.9% |
| 2025 | 3,098 | 15.4% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Combo 2300 Sportive Td S/S
Before buying a 2020 Vauxhall Combo 2300 Sportive Td S/S, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 12.6% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (12.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (9.8% 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 (7.0% 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 2020 Vauxhall Combo 2300 Sportive Td S/Ss pass their MOT?
81.6% of the 9,920 2020 Vauxhall Combo 2300 Sportive Td S/S MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Vauxhall Combo 2300 Sportive Td S/S?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.6% of tests, followed by visibility (9.8%).
Does the 2020 Combo 2300 Sportive Td S/S get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.7% in the 0-30k band to 27.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 9,920 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.