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AJ08 OWX

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,152 mi
Last recorded68,152 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 68,152 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2022 68,145 miles

Emissions not tested no readings at machine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box / holed / blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 67,062 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 66,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 64,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 62,706 miles

slight imbalance to rear brakes in favour of offside

Pass 28 Mar 2017 61,045 miles

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2016 59,324 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 59,324 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 56,537 miles

advise offside front tyre worn to 2mm recomend changing

Pass 10 Mar 2014 52,016 miles

rear exhaust box baffles noisey

Fail 7 Mar 2014 52,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust box baffles noisey

Pass 12 Mar 2013 46,446 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 46,446 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brakes show imbalance of 20%. check asap

Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,640 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 34,464 miles

both front seat belt pre-tensioners have deployed

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 OWX is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AJ08 OWX, 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 OWX is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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