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AF08 SZE

2008 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

152,404 mi
Last recorded152,404 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 SZE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 152,404 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 148,556 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 144,692 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 140,905 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 140,905 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 137,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 130,939 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 112,325 miles

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

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2019 112,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Damage in zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 103,470 miles

Front exhaust clamp deteriorating advise attention

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 93,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box blow (7.1.2)

Rear brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Apr 2016 84,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 75,780 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 75,780 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 68,123 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 68,122 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2013 58,032 miles

the clutch pedel anti slip pad is not fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2013 58,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

the clutch pedel anti slip pad is not fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2012 46,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 46,475 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 33,453 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 33,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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AF08 SZE is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SZE, 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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What year was AF08 SZE registered?

AF08 SZE is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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