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AX53 OUC

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

178,507 mi
Last recorded178,507 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 OUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2020 178,507 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 167,490 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 167,490 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 154,280 miles

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) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 150,987 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 150,986 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 149,767 miles

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)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 149,734 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 138,445 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 128,998 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 116,370 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 104,914 miles

slight play in both steering rack joints,

Fail 24 Nov 2011 104,914 miles

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,

Pass 14 Dec 2010 92,165 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 92,165 miles

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)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 78,563 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 78,563 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 65,965 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 65,965 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 51,877 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 38,015 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 38,015 miles

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?

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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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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