2021 Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin Ed Turbo D — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,228 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin Ed Turbo D, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 83.7% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 15.2% in the 90-120k group versus 6.6% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.6% | 118 |
| 2 | Visibility | 8.1% | 99 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.8% | 83 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.3% | 53 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 9 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 90 |
| 2 | Wipers | 81 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 78 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 61 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 48 |
| 6 | Washers | 36 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 21.2% | 260 |
| 2 | Tyres | 19.2% | 236 |
| 3 | Visibility | 6.8% | 84 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.5% | 55 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 3.0% | 37 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.1% | 26 |
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 | 183 | 6.6% |
| 30-60k | 670 | 18.4% |
| 60-90k | 331 | 17.2% |
| 90-120k | 33 | 15.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 644 | 17.4% |
| 2025 | 580 | 15.0% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Combo 2000 Griffin Ed Turbo D
Before buying a 2021 Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin Ed Turbo D, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 9.6% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (9.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (8.1% 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 (6.8% 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 2000 Griffin Ed Turbo Ds pass their MOT?
83.7% of the 1,228 2021 Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin Ed Turbo D MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin Ed Turbo D?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.6% of tests, followed by visibility (8.1%).
Does the 2021 Combo 2000 Griffin Ed Turbo D get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.6% in the 0-30k band to 15.2% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,228 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.