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AV03 MHY

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

184,048 mi
Last recorded184,048 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 MHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 184,048 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone "A". (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 180,111 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 175,022 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 170,398 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 170,393 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure Outer. (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering rack excessively worn. (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2017 62,084 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 161,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 154,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 140,667 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 140,663 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 125,416 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 107,627 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 96,886 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Pass 22 Mar 2010 85,930 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 22 Mar 2010 85,929 miles

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

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

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 23 Mar 2009 74,374 miles

Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 74,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

condition of o/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2008 62,838 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 62,838 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 50,335 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 2 Mar 2006 38,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2006 38,589 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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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AV03 MHY is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 94,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV03 MHY, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV03 MHY is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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