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Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td reliable? We analysed 3,517 real MOT tests across 1,518 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,517 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
79.9%
Typical Mileage
50,163mi
Annual Mileage
11,420mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td.

Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td Number Plates

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Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

80.6%
2022
77.8%
2021
81.2%
2020

Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49

Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
7,091 mi/yr
Typical
11,420 mi/yr
Average
13,085 mi/yr
Heavy usage
17,184 mi/yr

Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 1,199 80.6% 34,008 48,527 65,940
2021 1,875 77.8% 34,527 51,117 72,652
2020 69 81.2% 23,868 35,736 49,116

How Long Does a Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td Last?

Based on 1,518 Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.2 years
Median
3.0 years

Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
50,163 mi
75th Percentile
69,834 mi
95th Percentile
106,913 mi
Max Recorded
670,043 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2020

81.2% MOT pass rate from 69 tests

Year to avoid
2021

77.8% MOT pass rate from 1,875 tests

The best year to buy a used Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 81.2% across 69 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 77.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td THIS CAR 79.9% 3,517 50,163 mi — yrs
Vauxhall Corsa 69.7% 26,893,546 58,908 mi 33 yrs
Vauxhall Astra 71.9% 25,288,868 76,280 mi 34 yrs
Vauxhall Zafira 71.9% 8,488,627 75,062 mi 27 yrs
Suzuki VS600 82.9% 1,319 17,014 mi 31 yrs

Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td?

The Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.9% across 3,517 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td owner drives around 11,420 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td reliable?
Based on 3,517 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td has a 79.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td does around 11,420 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Vauxhall Combo 2000 Sportive Td is 2020 with a 81.2% pass rate across 69 tests.