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AV52 FHW

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,508 mi
Last recorded188,508 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 FHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 188,508 miles

front plate is in poor condition

metal brake pipes are starting to rust

Pass 5 Feb 2015 180,195 miles

floor pan is starting to rust

front screen has a small crack outside of drivers view

metal brake pipes are starting to rust

near side handbrake is slow to respond

Pass 6 Feb 2014 175,078 miles

front number plate is in poor condition

front off side drop link has slight play

front screen chipped

Pass 7 Feb 2013 170,017 miles

front screen chipped

Pass 7 Feb 2012 165,445 miles

near side front Track rod end has slight play

near side frotn lower arm rear bush has slight play

off side front CV boot is secured with cable tie

off side rear tyre has small crack in side wall

Fail 7 Feb 2012 165,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

near side front Track rod end has slight play

near side frotn lower arm rear bush has slight play

off side front CV boot is secured with cable tie

off side rear tyre has small crack in side wall

Pass 8 Feb 2011 160,057 miles

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 4 Feb 2011 159,983 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 8 Feb 2010 154,800 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate but not affecting characters at time of test

n/s/f INNER constant velocity gator split

o/s/r road wheel repaired by weld

Fail 4 Feb 2010 154,755 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate but not affecting characters at time of test

n/s/f INNER constant velocity gator split

o/s/r road wheel repaired by weld

Pass 4 Feb 2009 148,683 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 148,672 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 145,333 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 145,333 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 127,819 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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AV52 FHW is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 105,191 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 AV52 FHW, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV52 FHW registered?

AV52 FHW is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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