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A5 FPR

2004 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FPR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018
Fail 26 Sep 2018

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2017 106,586 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 106,586 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016
Fail 31 May 2016

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 97,594 miles

rear back box coroded

Fail 29 May 2015 97,594 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear back box coroded

Pass 24 May 2014 92,673 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 24 May 2014 92,673 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 89,242 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 May 2013 89,242 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2012 85,618 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 85,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 69,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 51,704 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 51,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 44,760 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 33,690 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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A5 FPR is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 95,304 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 A5 FPR, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A5 FPR registered?

A5 FPR is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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