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A12 UAC

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,889 mi
Last recorded129,889 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 UAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2022 129,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2021 126,330 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2020 123,583 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2019 120,971 miles

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

Offside handbrake lazy

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2018 118,038 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 113,798 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 113,798 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 108,453 miles

Exhaust deterioating

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play in end of rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play in end of rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 104,275 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 102,095 miles

Slight play in both ends of steering rack.

Fail 26 Sep 2013 102,095 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Slight play in both ends of steering rack.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 95,065 miles

Air bag warning lamp indicates a fault

Drivers outer door handle partially broken but still opens the door

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 95,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Air bag warning lamp indicates a fault

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 89,991 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 89,982 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 80,148 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 75,795 miles

chip in windscreen

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Aug 2008 65,557 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 54,077 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2006 41,360 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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A12 UAC is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 94,659 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 A12 UAC, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A12 UAC is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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