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VAUXHALL COMBO LIFE ELITE S/S AUTO (2020)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 326 real MOT tests in 2024.

MOT Pass Rate

89%

Total Tests (2024)

326

Avg Mileage

19,617 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,550

Is the 2020 VAUXHALL COMBO LIFE ELITE S/S AUTO reliable?

Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. That's 7 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the VAUXHALL brand average of 84%.

At 4 years old, 89% of VAUXHALL COMBO LIFE ELITE S/S AUTOs from 2020 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 326 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 19,617 miles.

How does the 2020 VAUXHALL COMBO LIFE ELITE S/S AUTO compare?

Rank among all 2020 cars1999th out of 2,596(top 77%)
Rank among all VAUXHALL models341th out of 882(top 39%)
vs national average+7% (82% avg)
vs 2020 cars average-3% (92% avg)
vs VAUXHALL average+5% (84% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2020 VAUXHALL COMBO LIFE ELITE S/S AUTO has 19,617 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 29,600 miles for a 4-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.

How much does a 2020 VAUXHALL COMBO LIFE ELITE S/S AUTO cost to run?

Fuel (Petrol, 1199cc)
£955
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£1,550
Per month£129/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

VAUXHALL COMBO LIFE ELITE S/S AUTO by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202187%54721,590 mi
202089%32619,617 mi

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About the 2020 VAUXHALL COMBO LIFE ELITE S/S AUTO

The 2020 VAUXHALL COMBO LIFE ELITE S/S AUTO is a city car with a 1199cc petrol engine. 326 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a less common model in the UK market. It sits in the bottom 77% of 2020 cars for MOT pass rates.

With an average of 19,617 miles at 4 years old, VAUXHALL COMBO LIFE ELITE S/S AUTO owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.

2020 VAUXHALL COMBO LIFE ELITE S/S AUTO Fuel Costs

The modest 1199cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2020 VAUXHALL COMBO LIFE ELITE S/S AUTO?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,550 129/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £350 predicted repairs. Repair costs are moderate, reflecting the 89% pass rate. Keeping on top of servicing will help avoid surprises.

Buying a Used 2020 VAUXHALL COMBO LIFE ELITE S/S AUTO

At 4 years old, the VAUXHALL COMBO LIFE ELITE S/S AUTO offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost.

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