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AV16 UWD

2016 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,201 mi
Last recorded126,201 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Combo73,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 UWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 126,201 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 126,201 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 112,430 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 112,427 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 103,335 miles

Injector seal has slight leak of gases

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 96,493 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 96,493 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 88,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 84,875 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 84,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 66,230 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 43,973 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted.

Fail 29 Apr 2019 43,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover and under tray fitted.

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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AV16 UWD is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,309 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 AV16 UWD, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AV16 UWD registered?

AV16 UWD is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 May 2016.

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