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AJ54 ARU

2004 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

81,473 mi
Last recorded81,473 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 ARU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 81,473 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 79,958 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 79,958 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 76,945 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 74,287 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 69,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 65,485 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 61,282 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 56,834 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 52,902 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 52,902 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 50,371 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 47,744 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 44,273 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 40,301 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 40,301 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 35,900 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 35,900 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 31,515 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 26,802 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 26,802 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 22,200 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 17,954 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 13,336 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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AJ54 ARU is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 95,304 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 AJ54 ARU, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ54 ARU registered?

AJ54 ARU is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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