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How reliable is the Vauxhall Combo 2300 Edition Td S/s?

Owner-reported reliability data — inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.

The Vauxhall Combo 2300 Edition Td S/s passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. The most commonly reported issues are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
69.4% pass rate

Average reliability

Based on 1,463 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 69.4%.

First-time inspection pass rate69.4%
Dangerous defect rate
8.8%
Retest rate
28.3%
Typical mileage by age2020 cohort
Age 3
64,305 km
Age 5
81,618 km
Age 10
Annual mileage distributionfrom 70 vehicles
Bottom 10%
3,474 km
Low 25%
7,757 km
Median
12,114 km
High 25%
21,883 km
Top 10%
27,988 km
Most common inspection failures
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen7.9%
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm4.1%
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen2.5%
A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED2.4%
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements2.1%
Where failures most often occur
Offside(4.7%)
Front Nearside(4.5%)
Front Offside(4.4%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Vauxhall Combo 2300 Edition Td S/s reliability by year

How the Vauxhall Combo 2300 Edition Td S/s performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.

Year cohortPass rateTypical mileage @ 5 yrs
076%40,728 km
202069.4%81,618 km
202173.5%

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Vauxhall Combo 2300 Edition Td S/s as a model. The reliability of any individual Vauxhall Combo 2300 Edition Td S/s also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Vauxhall Combo 2300 Edition Td S/s reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Vauxhall Combo 2300 Edition Td S/s passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 69%. Reliability varies by year and engine — see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.

What are the common problems on the Vauxhall Combo 2300 Edition Td S/s?

The most common owner-reported issues are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (7.9% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (4.1% of inspections); Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen (2.5% of inspections); A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED (2.4% of inspections); The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (2.1% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Vauxhall Combo 2300 Edition Td S/s?

For a typical Vauxhall Combo 2300 Edition Td S/s, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 64,305 km at 3 years, 81,618 km at 5 years, and — at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution — high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.

How do I check a specific Vauxhall Combo 2300 Edition Td S/s before buying?

Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car — model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.

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