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AV53 CVN

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

203,006 mi
Last recorded203,006 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2012 203,006 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 203,006 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 198,834 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front steering rack inner ball joint has slight play

Fail 4 Oct 2011 198,834 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front steering rack inner ball joint has slight play

Pass 14 Sep 2010 180,767 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pedal anti slip provision is worn

exhaust back box outer skin is corroded

front registration plate is damaged slightly

rear brake pipes are covered in grease

Fail 14 Sep 2010 180,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pedal anti slip provision is worn

exhaust back box outer skin is corroded

front brake discs are worn

front brake pads are low

front registration plate is damaged slightly

rear brake pipes are covered in grease

Pass 4 Sep 2009 150,078 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

crack in front number plate

slight free play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2008 119,827 miles

both front wipers perished slightly

exhaust system slightly corroded

slight free play in steering rack

Pass 3 Oct 2007 87,647 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 49,523 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 49,523 miles

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

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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AV53 CVN is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CVN, 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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AV53 CVN is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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