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AV53 UHH

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

189,684 mi
Last recorded189,684 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 UHH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 189,684 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 175,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 175,571 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2023

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 171,789 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) n/s rack joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 168,453 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 168,453 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 163,781 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 159,760 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 159,760 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 154,456 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 154,456 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 148,099 miles

lower area of windscreen damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2018 148,099 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

lower area of windscreen damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2017 141,669 miles

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

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

cracks at bottom of windscreen

exhaust rear mounting detatched and slight blow

Pass 7 Jan 2016 135,209 miles

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

crack lower windscreen not affecting drivers view

oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated with minor leak and one hanger broken

Fail 7 Jan 2016 135,209 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

crack lower windscreen not affecting drivers view

oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated with minor leak and one hanger broken

Pass 3 Feb 2015 128,283 miles

crack lower windscreen

Fail 31 Jan 2015 128,283 miles

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

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

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

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

crack lower windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2014 118,903 miles

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

crack across lower windscreen not affecting drivers view

rear exhaust deteriorated with minor leak

Fail 7 Feb 2014 118,789 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

crack across lower windscreen not affecting drivers view

rear exhaust deteriorated with minor leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 108,874 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 108,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

crack in bottom of windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2012 99,715 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 99,651 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 88,162 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 76,382 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 76,382 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 59,655 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 59,655 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 43,840 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 43,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 32,824 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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AV53 UHH is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 UHH, 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 UHH is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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