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AF08 HLT

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,436 mi
Last recorded187,436 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 HLT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 187,436 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 187,435 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 184,102 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 180,982 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to brake calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 180,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to brake calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 178,017 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear parking brake cable damaged (outer casing)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded bothsides (forming part of hose) (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 178,015 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear parking brake cable damaged (outer casing)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded bothsides (forming part of hose) (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 175,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front both tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Fail 15 Jul 2016 175,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front both tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2015 170,165 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 156,790 miles

windscreen cracked at bottom

Pass 19 Jun 2013 133,295 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 133,293 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 108,980 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

brake pedal rubber slightly worn on edges

Fail 11 Jul 2011 79,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 79,616 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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AF08 HLT is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 89,762 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 AF08 HLT, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF08 HLT is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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