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DS12 AET

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,379 mi
Last recorded90,379 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 AET
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 90,379 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 90,223 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2024 90,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 87,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 83,741 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 83,741 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 80,978 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 78,779 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 76,455 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 73,698 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 1 Jul 2017 70,175 miles

inner joints handbrake travel

Pass 4 Jul 2016 67,206 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall slightly perish

Fail 2 Jul 2016 67,197 miles

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall slightly perish

Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,362 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 64,115 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 64,115 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DS12 AET is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 86,024 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 DS12 AET, 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 14 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS12 AET registered?

DS12 AET is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is DS12 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 AET shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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