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BV51 VAU

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,219 mi
Last recorded160,219 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 VAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 160,219 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

battery insecure

coolant level low

corrosion to front and rear cross member's

heavy oil leak

nearside brake light dim

ofside handbrake cable in poor condition

sump corroded

temp rear exhaust hanger fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2012 160,217 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

battery insecure

coolant level low

corrosion to front and rear cross member's

heavy oil leak

nearside brake light dim

ofside handbrake cable in poor condition

sump corroded

temp rear exhaust hanger fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2011 153,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

nearside rear hub bearing has slight play

offside & nearside sills & bonnet forward edges corroded

rear silencer corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2011 153,415 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

nearside rear hub bearing has slight play

offside & nearside sills & bonnet forward edges corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2010 143,511 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 134,918 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2008 121,471 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 107,597 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 75,797 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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BV51 VAU is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 95,631 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV51 VAU, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV51 VAU registered?

BV51 VAU is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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