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AY52 GFE

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

206,652 mi
Last recorded206,652 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 GFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2020 206,652 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged and hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) 45mm (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to rear offside and nearside chassis and inner sills

Light corrosion to rear brake pipes and nuts

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside headlamp lenses opaque

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 203,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to rear offside and nearside chassis

Excessive corrosion to rear inner valance

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm smooth on edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65mm smooth on edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50mm smooth inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside headlamp lenses slightly opaque

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

Slight wear in steering rack pinion top bearing

Fail 5 Sep 2019 203,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to rear offside and nearside chassis

Excessive corrosion to rear inner valance

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm smooth on edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65mm smooth on edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50mm smooth inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside headlamp lenses slightly opaque

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

Slight wear in steering rack pinion top bearing

Pass 12 Sep 2018 195,822 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, rear offside inner and rear nearside outer. (1.1.11 (c))

Excessive corrosion to rear inner valance

Light corrosion to rear offside and nearside chassis

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear offside tyre worn inner edge of tread

Fail 12 Sep 2018 195,822 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, rear offside inner and rear nearside outer. (1.1.11 (c))

Excessive corrosion to rear inner valance

Light corrosion to rear offside and nearside chassis

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear offside tyre worn inner edge of tread

Pass 12 Sep 2017 187,916 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to rear offside and nearside chassis

Excessive corrosion to rear inner valance

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear tyres worn on edges raised tread

Fail 12 Sep 2017 187,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to rear offside and nearside chassis

Excessive corrosion to rear inner valance

Nearside front tyre worn on edges raised tread

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre smooth inside edge raised tread.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 180,256 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to rear offside and nearside chassis

Fail 13 Sep 2016 180,256 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion to rear offside and nearside chassis

Pass 14 Sep 2015 173,427 miles

Offside rear tyre nearly smooth inside edge raised tread

Pass 15 Sep 2014 166,670 miles

Excessive corrosion to rear cross member

Fail 12 Sep 2014 166,666 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Excessive corrosion to rear cross member

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 159,466 miles

Excessive corrosion to rear cross member

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 159,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Excessive corrosion to rear cross member

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 152,076 miles

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

Rear nearside tyre below 1.6mm inside of tread

Pass 9 Sep 2011 144,477 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 144,477 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc's worn

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 138,815 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 138,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn smooth inside edges of tread

nearside wiper blade split on end

parking brake lever notchy to pull on

Pass 8 Sep 2009 131,584 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 131,584 miles

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

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

rear shock absorbers top covers insecure

Fail 10 Sep 2008 124,937 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 124,937 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 118,018 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 118,018 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 111,363 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 111,392 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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
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AY52 GFE is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 AY52 GFE, 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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AY52 GFE is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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