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AO08 OYP

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

163,066 mi
Last recorded163,066 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 OYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 163,066 miles

stone chip in screen

Fail 13 Aug 2019 163,066 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

stone chip in screen

Pass 25 Jun 2018 154,055 miles

battery light bon

Fail 20 Jun 2018 154,055 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

battery light bon

Pass 30 Jun 2017 147,955 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 147,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 136,850 miles

Nearside Front cv boot splitting

both front droplinks worn

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 27 May 2015 121,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6 on inner edge(185x60x15)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 May 2015 121,391 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6 on inner edge(185x60x15)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2014 107,134 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 107,134 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre near legal limit

Pass 22 May 2013 90,605 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 90,605 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 70,239 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 57,392 miles

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

engine management light on

front wipers poor

Fail 21 Apr 2011 57,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine management light on

front wipers poor

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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AO08 OYP 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 56.3%.

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 AO08 OYP, 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 AO08 OYP registered?

AO08 OYP is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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