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DS12 AUE

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,959 mi
Last recorded121,959 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 121,959 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 121,956 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 117,515 miles

Dash lights Glowing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 117,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Dash lights Glowing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 113,141 miles

Dash lights glowing

Front Washers

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 113,141 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Dash lights glowing

Front Washers

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 109,867 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 109,866 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 109,717 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2021 103,952 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 97,351 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 84,858 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 64,960 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 64,960 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 45,256 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 44,377 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 AUE 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 62.5%.

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 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 DS12 AUE, 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.

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What year was DS12 AUE registered?

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

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