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AX03 GOU

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

196,307 mi
Last recorded196,307 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 GOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 196,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 182,860 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NSF & OSF (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF ~2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 May 2021 182,860 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NSF & OSF (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF ~2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2020 168,603 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing , dash light dim

Fail 13 May 2020 168,603 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing , dash light dim

Pass 21 May 2019 156,253 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 156,253 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust box outer skin loose , clutch pedal rubber missing , battery loose ,

Pass 10 May 2018 132,714 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 9 May 2018 132,714 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 103,710 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 103,707 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 103,642 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack joint. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack joint. (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Fail 8 Jul 2016 103,641 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack joint. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack joint. (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 103,050 miles

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Fail 3 Jul 2015 103,047 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 92,575 miles

nearside rear tyre inner shoulder worn

rear silencer corroded but gas tight at present

Pass 19 Jun 2013 81,521 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 81,521 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 75,482 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 71,451 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 66,403 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 66,403 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 60,084 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 53,625 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 53,625 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 47,535 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 42,008 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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AX03 GOU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AX03 GOU, 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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AX03 GOU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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