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AV53 CPN

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

126,501 mi
Last recorded126,501 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 CPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 126,501 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 126,500 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 125,034 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 125,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 120,624 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 120,624 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 116,309 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Short , to brake limiter valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 116,307 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Short , to brake limiter valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 109,077 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 109,077 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 103,290 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 103,132 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 96,696 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 88,638 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 88,603 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 79,559 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 79,559 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 69,752 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 69,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 61,360 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 54,002 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 54,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 42,906 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 42,906 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AV53 CPN is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 AV53 CPN, 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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What year was AV53 CPN registered?

AV53 CPN is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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