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AB51 OTE

2004 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

240,853 mi
Last recorded240,853 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB51 OTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 240,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Skockadsorber corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2019 217,376 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 217,376 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 213,140 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 213,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 205,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner disc corroded.

Offside Front Inner disc corroded.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 May 2017 205,323 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner disc corroded.

Nearside Front steering rack has play.

Offside Front Inner disc corroded.

Offside Front steering rack has play.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 202,376 miles

BONNET RELEASE FAULTY

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

FRONT REG PLATE DETERIORATED

SPARE TYRE NOT STREET LEGAL

chip o/s screen

front discs pitting inner face

n/s/f inner rim slight damage

o/s/f inner rack joint slight play

rear tyres wear edges

Fail 3 May 2016 202,376 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven 58% n/s /r low (drum) (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f inner rack joint slight play

BONNET RELEASE FAULTY

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

FRONT REG PLATE DETERIORATED

SPARE TYRE NOT STREET LEGAL

chip o/s screen

front discs pitting inner face

n/s/f inner rim slight damage

rear tyres wear edges

Pass 26 May 2015 195,547 miles

engine light on

front and rear brake flexy hoses corroded

front exhaust flexy slight leak

handbrake long travel

oil leak

rear exhaust silencer corroded and slight leak

Fail 22 May 2015 195,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

engine light on

front and rear brake flexy hoses corroded

front exhaust flexy slight leak

gear linkage worn

handbrake long travel

oil leak

rear exhaust silencer corroded and slight leak

Pass 16 May 2014 188,908 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 188,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 167,499 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2013 166,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2012 135,214 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 134,634 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 134,633 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 132,969 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 132,969 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 111,798 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 111,798 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 88,942 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 74,495 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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AB51 OTE is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AB51 OTE, 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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AB51 OTE is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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