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AC05 WAS

2018 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,770 mi
Last recorded113,770 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Combo53,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC05 WAS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 113,770 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 113,762 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 110,504 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 96,637 miles

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

Offside Front o/s/f wing and door has damage but still opens

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 84,302 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 84,301 miles

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened both osf plus nsf strut tops (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 69,857 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 69,857 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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AC05 WAS is a 2018 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 53,388 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 AC05 WAS, 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 8 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AC05 WAS registered?

AC05 WAS is a 2018 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 November 2018.

Is AC05 WAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC05 WAS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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