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AB08 CEW

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,198 mi
Last recorded95,198 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 CEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 95,198 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded to Rear Wheel Hub (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 92,480 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 90,236 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 86,868 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 83,543 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 83,543 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 79,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 77,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm approx, Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx, perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx, Heavily worn to Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx, perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 77,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm approx, Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx, perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx, Heavily worn to Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx, perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 75,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx Heavy wear to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Corroded/deteriorated, Corroded off of one of the support brackets (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 75,291 miles

rear brake application uneven Nearside Grabbing severly (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx Heavy wear to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Corroded/deteriorated, Corroded off of one of the support brackets (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 71,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windsreen wiper deteriorating but clears screen adequately

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At back box deteriorated/corroded (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 71,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windsreen wiper deteriorating but clears screen adequately

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At back box deteriorated/corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 67,368 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 66,026 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 56,737 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

squeal from rear brakes

Pass 3 Jun 2013 49,393 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 49,393 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 36,325 miles

Both rear axel bushes starting to split

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 36,325 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both rear axel bushes starting to split

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 26,676 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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AB08 CEW is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 89,762 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 AB08 CEW, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AB08 CEW is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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