2020 Vauxhall Combo 2300 Sportive Td — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,906 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Vauxhall Combo 2300 Sportive Td, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 82.8% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 18.3% in the 90-120k group versus 11.4% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.6% | 259 |
| 2 | Visibility | 7.9% | 151 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.9% | 132 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.5% | 85 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.7% | 32 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.2% | 23 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 162 |
| 2 | Wipers | 113 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 112 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 102 |
| 5 | Washers | 61 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 57 |
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 | 22.1% | 421 |
| 2 | Brakes | 22.0% | 419 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.8% | 91 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.6% | 88 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 4.3% | 81 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.3% | 62 |
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 | 299 | 11.4% |
| 30-60k | 1,138 | 18.5% |
| 60-90k | 401 | 17.5% |
| 90-120k | 60 | 18.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 598 | 19.4% |
| 2024 | 663 | 16.4% |
| 2025 | 640 | 15.9% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Combo 2300 Sportive Td
Before buying a 2020 Vauxhall Combo 2300 Sportive Td, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 13.6% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (13.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (7.9% 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 (6.9% 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 Tds pass their MOT?
82.8% of the 1,906 2020 Vauxhall Combo 2300 Sportive Td MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Vauxhall Combo 2300 Sportive Td?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.6% of tests, followed by visibility (7.9%).
Does the 2020 Combo 2300 Sportive Td get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.4% in the 0-30k band to 18.3% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,906 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.