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A3 NCS

2016 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

8,019 mi
Last recorded8,019 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Combo73,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 NCS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 8,019 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 8,019 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 96,200 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 96,163 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 84,928 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 84,664 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 84,659 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 77,595 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 62,008 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2021 7,213 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 42,611 miles

clutch anti slip missing

Fail 5 Nov 2020 42,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

clutch anti slip missing

Pass 14 Feb 2020 6,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 34,967 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2018 6,704 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 5,822 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 5,743 miles

fuel lines perished RECOMMEND REPLACED

Pass 25 Apr 2006 5,579 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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A3 NCS is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,309 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 A3 NCS, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A3 NCS registered?

A3 NCS is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 November 2016.

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