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AD09 UGA

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

220,095 mi
Last recorded220,095 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 UGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2025 220,095 miles

Front Emissions unable to be completed flexi exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 211,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 211,301 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 197,498 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 197,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 188,989 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 188,989 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 182,893 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Pads Appear To Be Getting Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded Top - Bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake Outer Casing Damaged + Inner Corroding

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Inner Brake Pipes Corroding - Not Excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective Tyre Flat ()

Fail 9 Aug 2021 182,893 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe Excessively Corroded Within 30CM Of Suspension Mounting Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Subframe Mounting Point For Steering Rack Excessive Corroded (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Pads Appear To Be Getting Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyre's Heavily Cracked - No Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded Top - Bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Handbrake Outer Casing Damaged + Inner Corroding

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Inner Brake Pipes Corroding - Not Excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective Tyre Flat ()

Pass 17 Aug 2020 177,946 miles

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre sidewalls cracking ( offside front inner edge worn ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 177,945 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre sidewalls cracking ( offside front inner edge worn ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

limited movement on offside rear brake cable ( not affecting performance )

Pass 15 Aug 2019 174,025 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 169,474 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 164,478 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Aug 2016 158,118 miles

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

crack in both number plates

valve stems starting to perrish

Pass 14 Aug 2015 150,991 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 143,908 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 143,907 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 137,912 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Jun 2013 137,912 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 May 2012 104,501 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 104,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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AD09 UGA is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 85,056 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 AD09 UGA, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD09 UGA is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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