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2022 Vauxhall Combo-E 2300 Dynamic: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2022 Vauxhall Combo-E 2300 Dynamics, from 594 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

594MOT tests in 2025
81%pass first time (all 2022 cars: 89%)
5,100typical miles a year
2.4×the usual rate for brake discs

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2022 Vauxhall Combo-E 2300 Dynamics than on all cars registered in 2022.

  • Brake discs2.4× usual
    Vauxhall Combo-E 2300 Dynamic
    10.9% All 2022 cars
    4.6%

    Failed outright at MOT: 0.7%, against 0.2% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £150–£350 our estimate

    At the viewing: Look through the wheel at the brake disc: a deep lip at the edge or heavy scoring means they're worn. Feel for judder when braking.

  • Headlight aim3.6× usual
    Vauxhall Combo-E 2300 Dynamic
    5.4% All 2022 cars
    1.5%

    Failed outright at MOT: 5.4%, against 1.5% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £20–£60 our estimate

    At the viewing: Park facing a wall at night or in a garage and check both headlight beams sit level. Aim is a cheap adjustment.

  • Nail or damage in a tyre2.3× usual
    Vauxhall Combo-E 2300 Dynamic
    5.2% All 2022 cars
    2.3%

    Failed outright at MOT: 0%, against 0% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £70–£150 our estimate

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges. Uneven wear can point to tracking or suspension problems.

  • Wipers2.1× usual
    Vauxhall Combo-E 2300 Dynamic
    5.7% All 2022 cars
    2.7%

    Failed outright at MOT: 4%, against 1.6% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £15–£60 our estimate

    At the viewing: Test the wipers and washers on every speed.

By area

The share of 2022 Vauxhall Combo-E 2300 Dynamic MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Tyres
    24% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Lights and electrics
    13% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Brakes
    13% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    9% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

  • Driveshafts and joints
    2% of testsRough price £60–£350

    At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.

  • Suspension
    2% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

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Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2022 Vauxhall Combo-E 2300 Dynamics registered in 2022. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score