Vauxhall Combo: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was a recorded failure area in 7.3% of Vauxhall Combo MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2005, 2006 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 14,901 | 8.6% |
| 2004 | 19,578 | 8.9% |
| 2005 | 21,972 | 9.0% |
| 2006 | 31,118 | 9.2% |
| 2010 | 48,718 | 7.5% |
| 2018 | 18,543 | 6.1% |
| 2019 | 74,657 | 4.5% |
| 2020 | 28,782 | 4.4% |
Methodology & source. 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.