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AF08 THK

2008 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

163,421 mi
Last recorded163,421 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 163,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

crack in windscreen, not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 24 Mar 2018 163,421 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

crack in windscreen, not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 4 Apr 2017 150,172 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 150,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 136,854 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 136,584 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 120,916 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 120,916 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 102,866 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 102,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 89,406 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 89,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 70,867 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 70,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in tread of n/s rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 52,744 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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AF08 THK is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 THK, 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 THK is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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