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AV54 VZN

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,845 mi
Last recorded166,845 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 VZN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 166,845 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S & N/S (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S - inner rack ball joints - BORDERLINE PASS ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt - plastic cover damaged

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

Rear Back plates - Brakes - O/S & N/S corroded but secure

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/S & N/S (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S & N/S - ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S & N/S (2.7.2a)

MAJOR OIL LEAKS ENGINE

Fail 29 Feb 2016 166,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S & N/S (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S - inner rack ball joints - BORDERLINE PASS ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt - plastic cover damaged

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/S & N/S (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S & N/S - ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S & N/S (2.7.2a)

MAJOR OIL LEAKS ENGINE

Pass 25 Feb 2015 151,008 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 150,799 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 140,089 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 140,089 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 120,508 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 94,320 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 93,478 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 81,017 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 81,017 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 75,188 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 59,419 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 59,419 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 41,846 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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AV54 VZN is a 2005 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 2005 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 85,493 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 AV54 VZN, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV54 VZN is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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