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AO08 PLN

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

143,604 mi
Last recorded143,604 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 143,604 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Under side of van heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Aug 2025 143,604 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Under side of van heavily undersealed

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 143,602 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding bearing to check (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake only 16% n/s poor

Pass 26 Sep 2023 139,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 139,680 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 132,663 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 132,660 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear including hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 123,084 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 123,081 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect clean lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 104,896 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 104,891 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened around steering rack mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x 2 rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 93,946 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 93,932 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 83,138 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated slightly corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2018 83,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe/hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe/hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2017 75,855 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 75,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe / hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 65,935 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 65,935 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe / flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe / flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 56,786 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 50,000 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2014 50,000 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2013 42,610 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 34,940 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 34,940 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 28,757 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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AO08 PLN is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PLN, 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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AO08 PLN is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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