2022 Vauxhall Combo Turbo D S/S — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,054 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Vauxhall Combo Turbo D S/S, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 85.6% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).

Pass rate

1,054

MOT tests analysed

14.4%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2022 Vauxhall Combo Turbo D S/S
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Visibility	8.5%	90
2	Tyres	7.4%	78
3	Lighting & signalling	5.9%	62
4	Brakes	1.1%	12
5	Body, structure & corrosion	0.9%	10
6	Seat belts & restraints	0.8%	8

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2022 Vauxhall Combo Turbo D S/S
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	100
2	Headlamp aim	29
3	Headlamp	24
4	Tread depth	23
5	Washers	18
6	Stop lamp	13

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Vauxhall Combo Turbo D S/S
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	24.2%	255
2	Brakes	12.2%	129
3	Other defects	9.7%	102
4	Visibility	4.9%	52
5	Lighting & signalling	2.2%	23
6	Suspension	1.8%	19

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2022 Combo Turbo D S/S
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	715	12.7%
30-60k	312	17.6%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2022 Combo Turbo D S/S
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	41	9.8%
2025	1,009	14.6%

What to check before buying a 2022 Combo Turbo D S/S

Before buying a 2022 Vauxhall Combo Turbo D S/S, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 8.5% of tests for this year.

Visibility (8.5% 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.
Tyres (7.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Lighting & signalling (5.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.

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 2022 Vauxhall Combo Turbo D S/Ss pass their MOT?

85.6% of the 1,054 2022 Vauxhall Combo Turbo D S/S MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.4% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Vauxhall Combo Turbo D S/S?

Visibility, recorded in 8.5% of tests, followed by tyres (7.4%).

Does the 2022 Combo Turbo D S/S get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.7% in the 0-30k band to 17.6% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,054 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.