Vauxhall Combo: tyres MOT failures
Of the 666,840 Vauxhall Combo MOT tests in this dataset, 7.1% recorded at least one tyres failure. It shows up most on 2006 and 2007 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 425 | 4.7% |
| 2000 | 414 | 5.3% |
| 2002 | 5,380 | 8.0% |
| 2003 | 14,901 | 8.6% |
| 2004 | 19,578 | 8.9% |
| 2005 | 21,972 | 9.0% |
| 2006 | 31,118 | 9.2% |
| 2007 | 38,401 | 9.3% |
| 2008 | 44,275 | 9.1% |
| 2009 | 31,170 | 8.9% |
| 2010 | 48,718 | 7.5% |
| 2011 | 52,640 | 7.4% |
| 2012 | 22,074 | 7.9% |
| 2013 | 23,552 | 6.9% |
| 2014 | 33,980 | 7.0% |
| 2015 | 35,788 | 7.4% |
| 2016 | 34,035 | 7.1% |
| 2017 | 24,087 | 6.8% |
| 2018 | 18,543 | 6.1% |
| 2019 | 75,938 | 4.5% |
| 2020 | 50,128 | 4.5% |
| 2021 | 29,888 | 4.5% |
| 2022 | 7,939 | 5.5% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.