2020 Vauxhall Combo 2300 Td S/S — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,334 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Vauxhall Combo 2300 Td S/S, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 78.2% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.8% | 299 |
| 2 | Visibility | 11.1% | 260 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.2% | 191 |
| 4 | Tyres | 5.5% | 128 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.4% | 57 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.3% | 54 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 230 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 181 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 167 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 99 |
| 5 | Washers | 90 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 62 |
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 | 24.9% | 581 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.6% | 480 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 9.6% | 223 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.4% | 150 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.7% | 134 |
| 6 | Other defects | 5.6% | 130 |
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 | 467 | 17.1% |
| 30-60k | 1,150 | 22.4% |
| 60-90k | 568 | 25.2% |
| 90-120k | 123 | 20.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 791 | 23.8% |
| 2024 | 827 | 23.7% |
| 2025 | 696 | 17.8% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Combo 2300 Td S/S
Before buying a 2020 Vauxhall Combo 2300 Td S/S, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 12.8% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (12.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (11.1% 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 (8.2% 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 Td S/Ss pass their MOT?
78.2% of the 2,334 2020 Vauxhall Combo 2300 Td S/S MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Vauxhall Combo 2300 Td S/S?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.8% of tests, followed by visibility (11.1%).
Does the 2020 Combo 2300 Td S/S get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 17.1% in the 0-30k band to 20.3% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,334 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.