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AV03 MKP

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

170,975 mi
Last recorded170,975 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 MKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 170,975 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 170,975 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play rack knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 159,259 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 159,259 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 149,473 miles

play in o/s rack knuckle

Fail 28 Mar 2014 149,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre bald on both edges

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

play in o/s rack knuckle

Pass 28 Mar 2013 136,652 miles

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

all tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 28 Mar 2013 136,528 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front 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 Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

all tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2012 122,892 miles

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

play in n/s rack knuckle

rear silencer box corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2012 122,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

play in n/s rack knuckle

rear silencer box corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 108,581 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 108,506 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

front pads look low/discs worn

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

rear silencer box in poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2010 95,458 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 95,458 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres bald on inner edges

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 82,948 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 82,948 miles

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

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

rear silencer box corroded

slight grabbing on rear brakes

Pass 28 Mar 2008 70,328 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 70,328 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 57,924 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 37,832 miles

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

rear brakes very noisey

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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AV03 MKP is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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