2020 Vauxhall Combo · 23,761 MOT tests
2020 Vauxhall Combo reliability
2020 Vauxhall Combos fail 29% of first MOT tests, 88% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 20 Combo years (23,761 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Combos: 41.4%)
- 29%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Combos: 41.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 88% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 45,415
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 23,761
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 76% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 71% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 12.5% of tests fail here (239% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 12% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Vauxhall Combo
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors12.5%
- Lights and electrics12.4%
- Brakes6.6%
- Tyres4.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
- Body, chassis and structure1.6%
- Suspension1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 6.82%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.43%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.87%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.73%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.54%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.46%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.22%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.38%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.71%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.81%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.75%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.7%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Combo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Vauxhall Combo reliable?
2020 Vauxhall Combos fail 29% of first MOT tests, 88% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 20 Combo years (23,761 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Vauxhall Combo MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (6.82% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.43% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.87% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Vauxhall Combo have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Vauxhall Combo shows 45,415 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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