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AB08 CSE

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,028 mi
Last recorded174,028 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 CSE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 174,028 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 173,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working no noise from pump (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 159,972 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On rear arm from flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 157,017 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 152,828 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 152,772 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

handbrake cables in poor condition

Pass 24 Nov 2020 148,226 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 142,367 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 142,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 138,620 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 138,602 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 121,427 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 121,427 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 104,357 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 101,969 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 90,268 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 90,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 78,798 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 61,172 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 39,981 miles

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

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 CSE is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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