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AE08 ZUS

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

173,297 mi
Last recorded173,297 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 ZUS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 173,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 170,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 170,219 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 168,688 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 168,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 167,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 166,668 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) badly worn. strong advise replacement ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge. advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside rear handbrake cable badly deteriorated

rear tyres worn inner

Fail 2 Aug 2021 166,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) badly worn. strong advise replacement ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge. advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside rear handbrake cable badly deteriorated

rear tyres worn inner

Pass 17 Jul 2020 164,306 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 160,953 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 154,822 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 154,809 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 148,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 148,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 134,530 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Jul 2016 134,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 114,286 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 98,705 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 83,412 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 65,253 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 65,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs and pads worn

n/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2011 48,365 miles

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

suspect front pads wearing thin

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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AE08 ZUS is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AE08 ZUS, 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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What year was AE08 ZUS registered?

AE08 ZUS is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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