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AJ54 UGW

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

211,192 mi
Last recorded211,192 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 UGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 211,192 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer advanced corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 199,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 199,595 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle 60% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 184,397 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 172,932 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2020 161,829 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 152,580 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 139,864 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 139,864 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 124,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 111,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 98,880 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 84,771 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 84,771 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 70,621 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 62,354 miles

rear exhaust silencer blowing at end

Pass 27 Oct 2011 58,143 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 54,563 miles

slight blow from rear silencer.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 49,244 miles

front brake pads getting low.

rear silencer starting to break-up.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 39,637 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 35,007 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 UGW is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 85,493 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 UGW, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ54 UGW is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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