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A3 VML

2010 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,505 mi
Last recorded49,505 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Combo74,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 VML
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 49,505 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 49,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre date code illegible or not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle on a minibus with a single wheel fitment heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (n) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 48,680 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 48,179 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from exhaust flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 45,373 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 41,088 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 38,916 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 37,192 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 33,970 miles

Exhaust flexible joint worn

Pass 5 Oct 2017 29,924 miles

Exhaust flexi worn

Fail 21 Sep 2017 29,911 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust flexi worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 25,079 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 20,484 miles

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

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

corrosion to complete exhaust system

Fail 16 Nov 2015 20,484 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

corrosion to complete exhaust system

Pass 9 Dec 2014 16,609 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 14,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 7 Feb 2014 14,333 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 11,487 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 VML is a 2010 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 74,357 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 VML, 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 16 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A3 VML is a 2010 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 May 2010.

Is A3 VML safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 VML shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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