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AE03 ARM

2014 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,267 mi
Last recorded110,267 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Combo80,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 ARM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 110,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top mount rough

front bumper damage

Pass 29 Feb 2024 105,342 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 105,342 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 99,097 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 99,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 99,093 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 83,528 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 75,268 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 75,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear play in shocker

Offside Front suspension top mount rough

Offside Rear play in shocker

Pass 4 Oct 2019 64,733 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 51,584 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on inner raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slight (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 40,231 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
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AE03 ARM is a 2014 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 80,114 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE03 ARM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 12 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AE03 ARM is a 2014 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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