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AV55 TUA

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

68,301 mi
Last recorded68,301 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 TUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 68,301 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 67,733 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 67,327 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 67,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 67,060 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 66,723 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 66,405 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 66,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 66,152 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 65,697 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 65,124 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 65,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 64,216 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 62,953 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 62,953 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 61,536 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyre valve stems slightly cracked/perished

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

Pass 29 Oct 2013 60,306 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 28 Oct 2013 60,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 5 Nov 2012 58,761 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 56,951 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 55,240 miles

front brake discs are worn

wipers are poor

Pass 27 Oct 2009 52,790 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 50,904 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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AV55 TUA is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AV55 TUA, 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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What year was AV55 TUA registered?

AV55 TUA is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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