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

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

The Vauxhall Combo 2300 Sportive Td S/s passes first-time inspections at roughly 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, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. 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
76.6% pass rate

Average reliability

Based on 6,649 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 76.6%.

First-time inspection pass rate76.6%
Dangerous defect rate
6.2%
Retest rate
23.3%
Typical mileage by age2020 cohort
Age 3
75,442 km
Age 5
Age 10
Annual mileage distributionfrom 75 vehicles
Bottom 10%
1,804 km
Low 25%
5,248 km
Median
11,633 km
High 25%
21,377 km
Top 10%
31,907 km
Most common inspection failures
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen6.9%
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm3.3%
A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED2.8%
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.4%
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements1.4%
Where failures most often occur
Front Nearside(4.3%)
Front Offside(4.3%)
Offside(3.9%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Vauxhall Combo 2300 Sportive Td S/s reliability by year

How the Vauxhall Combo 2300 Sportive 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
080%46,992 km
202076.6%

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Vauxhall Combo 2300 Sportive Td S/s as a model. The reliability of any individual Vauxhall Combo 2300 Sportive 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 Sportive Td S/s reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Vauxhall Combo 2300 Sportive Td S/s passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 77%. 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 Sportive Td S/s?

The most common owner-reported issues are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (6.9% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (3.3% of inspections); A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED (2.8% of inspections); A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (1.4% of inspections); The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (1.4% of inspections).

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

For a typical Vauxhall Combo 2300 Sportive Td S/s, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 75,442 km at 3 years, — 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 Sportive 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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