MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,507 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside All direction indicators not working Very intermittent operation on all offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Both rear beam axle bushes deteriorated not excessively
Corrosion to both front to rear metal brake pipes by fuel tank
Corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes to rear wheels
Engine oil leaks
Front exhaust downpipe flexible joint leaking gases not excessively
Front registration plate broken along entire length of plate & across characters but not likely to be misread
Nearside Front Shock absorber misting of oil
Play/movement in both front anti roll bar droplink ball joints & deteriorated upper dust covers
Rear exhaust silencer pipework corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorating
Rear vehicle underside showing signs of age related corrosion to all untreated surfaces
Slight roughness in both nearside & offside front wheel bearings
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off broken across its full length,and characters (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Anti roll bar drop link gaiter worn
Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Beam axle front bushes starting to perish, on both sides
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Vehicle underside and suspension components showing age related corrosion to them, on untreated surfaces
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Securing clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off broken across its full length,and characters (0.1 (a))
Fuel Cap was very loose, now secure
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded beneath protective paint (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Causing excessive play at steering wheel ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Anti roll bar drop link gaiter worn
Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded Beneath protective paint (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Causing excessive play at steering wheel ()
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Beam axle front bushes starting to perish, on both sides
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Vehicle underside and suspension components showing age related corrosion to them, on untreated surfaces
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axil (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axil (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to nearside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack end/track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to nearside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end/track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end/track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine management light on
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nsf anti roll bar link gaiter is splitting
rear shocker shroud has dropped down
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
outer skin of rear silencer is corroded
rubber mat is under throttle pedal
slight play in ns inner steering arm
slight play in both steering rack joints,
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
slight play in both steering rack joints,
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AX53 OUC is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 AX53 OUC, 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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AX53 OUC is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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