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BU13 HDA

2013 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

174,252 mi
Last recorded174,252 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Combo84,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 HDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 174,252 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 174,251 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2025 167,789 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 167,786 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 161,782 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 161,779 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 154,587 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 154,587 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 144,295 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 144,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 129,794 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 107,428 miles

exhaust back box outer skin pealing

Fail 24 Jun 2020 107,428 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box outer skin pealing

Pass 1 Jul 2019 95,131 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018 76,576 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 185/65/15

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 76,576 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 185/65/15

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 59,479 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 59,479 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Side repeater lense (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 46,436 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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BU13 HDA is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BU13 HDA, 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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BU13 HDA is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 July 2013.

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