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AJ03 BRV

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

183,127 mi
Last recorded183,127 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 BRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 183,127 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 181,882 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 181,882 miles

Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 180,335 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175x70x14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 177,366 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 175,191 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 175,191 miles

Brake cable damaged BROKEN (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 172,199 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 169,333 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 165,580 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 161,340 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 157,461 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 153,638 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 148,801 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 141,367 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 133,286 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 122,415 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s inner rack joint slight wear

Pass 22 Jun 2010 109,034 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 101,914 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 92,123 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 73,649 miles

Oil leak

n/s obligotory mirror glass cracked !!

Pass 13 Jun 2006 56,239 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
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AJ03 BRV is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 94,659 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 AJ03 BRV, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ03 BRV registered?

AJ03 BRV is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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