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AJ08 OOX

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

154,232 mi
Last recorded154,232 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 OOX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 154,232 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 154,232 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 153,824 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 151,945 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 151,942 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers do not park correctly (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 150,965 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 150,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 148,728 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 148,720 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust back box detatched (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 131,285 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 131,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 126,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 126,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 126,280 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn low and corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 113,540 miles

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

Rear axle bushes perished

Pass 18 Feb 2016 104,759 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded.

Near side + off side inner tie rod worn

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 102,534 miles

Small stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 16 Feb 2015 102,534 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn low + corroded.

Near side rear + off side rear tyre tread worn low on edges.

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

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

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

Small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 95,570 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake disc worn low + corroded.

Front brake pads 60% worn.

Front bumper near side lower trim missing.

Near side front wing trim insecure.

Near side rear + off side rear tyre tread worn low on edges.

Rear beam axle mounting bushes perished.

Small stone chips in windscreen.

Tested in wet conditions.

Fail 17 Feb 2014 95,570 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake disc worn low + corroded.

Front brake pads 60% worn.

Front bumper near side lower trim missing.

Near side front wing trim insecure.

Near side rear + off side rear tyre tread worn low on edges.

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

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

Rear beam axle mounting bushes perished.

Small stone chips in windscreen.

Tested in wet conditions.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 86,505 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear axle mounting bushes perished.

Steering noisey + slight play.

Tested in wet conditions.

Windscreen wiper blades worn.

Pass 3 Mar 2012 69,570 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust system rusty.

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

Front brake disc worn low.

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

Oil leak

Tested in wet conditions.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 47,763 miles

Front brake disc worn low.

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

Wiper blades worn.

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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AJ08 OOX is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AJ08 OOX, 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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AJ08 OOX is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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