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A3 XFF

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,935 mi
Last recorded116,935 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 XFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 116,935 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 116,301 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 116,284 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 111,797 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 110,181 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 107,472 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 90,651 miles

Chip in windscreen on limit.

Front brake pads getting low.

Slight free play at steering wheel.

Slight knocking noise from steering column.

Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 13 Jun 2014 90,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Chip in windscreen on limit.

Front brake pads getting low.

Slight free play at steering wheel.

Slight knocking noise from steering column.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 81,196 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 81,196 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 76,487 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 65,402 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 63,060 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 63,060 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 44,074 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 33,959 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 25 Nov 2008 33,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2007 30,971 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 30,971 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 23,412 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 XFF is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A3 XFF, 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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What year was A3 XFF registered?

A3 XFF is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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