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AX51 LYU

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

178,880 mi
Last recorded178,880 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 LYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 178,880 miles

N/S rear tyre slightly deteriorated.

N/s front wheel arch trim damaged.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear metal brake pipes corroded close to legal limit.

Fail 10 Feb 2012 178,880 miles

N/S rear tyre slightly deteriorated.

N/s front wheel arch trim damaged.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear metal brake pipes corroded close to legal limit.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 161,947 miles

(5) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Fail 7 Feb 2011 161,912 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

(1) Nearside front tyre worn down to limit.

(2) Front brake pads worn close to limit.

(2) Offside front tyre worn close to limit.

(5) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 145,313 miles

(5) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Fail 11 Feb 2010 145,313 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

(5) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 133,717 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 133,717 miles

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

(1) Spare tyre worn below legal limit.

(3) Front brake pads worn close to limit.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 120,231 miles

(6) Both front tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 100,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2007 100,247 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 78,733 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2006 78,733 miles

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

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

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

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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AX51 LYU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 105,191 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 AX51 LYU, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AX51 LYU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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