Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin Ed Turbo D (2021)

563 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.4% first-time pass rate

2021 Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin Ed Turbo D

CarHunch analysed 563 real MOT records for the 2021 Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin Ed Turbo D. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2021 Vauxhall Combo diesel meets the UK average reliability standard with an 81.4% first-time pass rate, slightly edging the national 80% benchmark. The 18.1% of vehicles that have recorded a dangerous defect is borderline concerning—not alarming, but worth a close pre-purchase inspection of brakes, steering, and suspension.

These vans average just over 51,000 miles at three years old, which is typical for light commercial use. With 0.51 failures and 1.9 advisories per vehicle on record, the Combo proves reasonably robust, though you should budget for minor remedial work—request the full MOT history from any seller and specifically check for patterns in fuel system or emissions issues common to this turbo diesel engine.

Average reliability In line with UK average
81.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
51,761
typical mileage
39,425–60,718 middle half
18.1%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.51
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin Ed Turbo D

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin Ed Turbo D vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

39,425
low mileage
51,761
typical
60,718
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Vauxhall Combo 2000 Griffin Ed Turbo D vehicles fall between 39,425 and 60,718 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.51
Avg failures per vehicle
1.9
Avg advisories per vehicle

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