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BJ13 OTA

2013 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,433 mi
Last recorded122,433 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Combo84,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 OTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 122,433 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 71,513 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 71,513 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 60,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 60,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 48,209 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Apr 2019 48,209 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 38,463 miles

Cuts in tyre tread

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 29,979 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 21,084 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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BJ13 OTA is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 84,138 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 BJ13 OTA, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BJ13 OTA registered?

BJ13 OTA is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 May 2013.

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