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AV53 UXX

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

219,014 mi
Last recorded219,014 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 219,014 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

battery poorly secured

both rear tyres worn inner edge

nearside rear & front tyre valves perished & splitting

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight corrosion front to rear at rear metal brake pipes

Fail 28 Feb 2017 218,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

battery poorly secured

both rear tyres worn inner edge

nearside rear & front tyre valves perished & splitting

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight corrosion front to rear at rear metal brake pipes

Pass 1 Mar 2016 212,299 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear seatbelt stalk cover missing

offside rear tyre valve perished

Fail 27 Feb 2016 212,207 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear seatbelt stalk cover missing

offside rear tyre valve perished

Pass 14 Mar 2015 206,906 miles

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

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

nearside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 28 Feb 2015

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside rear tyre perished

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

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

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

nearside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 15 Mar 2014 198,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn low on edges

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

damage to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

nearside rear seatbelt stalk platsic cover missing

suspect steering knuckle lower socket for ball joint worn

Fail 8 Mar 2014 198,589 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn low on edges

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

damage to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

nearside rear seatbelt stalk platsic cover missing

Pass 23 Mar 2013 191,820 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear parking brake effort low

nearside rear seatbelt stalk cover missing

Fail 22 Mar 2013 191,817 miles

Nearside 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 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear seatbelt stalk cover missing

Pass 28 Sep 2011 170,707 miles

front anti roll bar link rubbers split ;spare wheel carrier tied up

Fail 27 Sep 2011 170,706 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

front anti roll bar link rubbers split ;spare wheel carrier tied up

Pass 22 Oct 2010 166,150 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 166,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 144,978 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 119,254 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 119,254 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 93,950 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 93,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 67,053 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
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AV53 UXX is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UXX, 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 UXX is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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