Vauxhall Combo (2020)
2020 Vauxhall Combo
CarHunch analysed 7,977 real MOT records for the 2020 Vauxhall Combo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2020 Vauxhall Combo's 79.4% first-time pass rate sits just below the UK average of 80%, marking it as broadly reliable but not exceptional—and one in five of these vans will encounter a dangerous defect at some point, which is notably high and worth factoring into your decision. Diesel models, which make up 89% of the cohort, show a weaker 78.8% pass rate compared to the petrol variant's 84.8%, so fuel choice matters here.
With a median mileage of 51,055 miles for a four-year-old van, these are typical working vehicles, and the 0.88 average failures per test suggests most issues are minor rather than structural. Budget for three to four advisories per MOT and have a pre-purchase inspection prioritise the braking and suspension systems—common weak points on vans of this age and use.
What to check before buying a 2020 Vauxhall Combo
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.
- ⚠️ 22.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (89%) | 7,082 | 78.8% | 0.91 |
| Petrol (11%) | 894 | 84.8% | 0.64 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 Vauxhall Combo 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.
Half of all 2020 Vauxhall Combo vehicles fall between 36,650 and 65,936 miles.
2020 Vauxhall Combo — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 7,281 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2020 Vauxhall Combo
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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26.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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26.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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20.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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18.6%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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17.3%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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15.2%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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10.8%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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9.6%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2020. Counts include advisories and failures.
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