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AM57 PXB

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,658 mi
Last recorded116,658 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM57 PXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 116,658 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 116,652 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 102,075 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 102,072 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 101,922 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both sides of steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside headlamp lens poor

offside repeater lens missing

rear axel bushes poor

slight play in offside track rod end

Offside Front tyre close to cord on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn close to cord on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2023 90,353 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perishing slightly 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 86,970 miles

nearside front inner driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2021 83,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm- low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm- low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 79,205 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 73,657 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear tyre perished. ( cracking on sidewall)

Pass 9 Feb 2018 66,736 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 60,703 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear silencer deteriorated.

slight play in lower steering columb couplink

Fail 17 Feb 2017 60,581 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

near-side rear tyre wearing heavily on inner edge.

rear silencer deteriorated.

slight play in lower steering columb couplink

Pass 8 Mar 2016 54,051 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 54,051 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 51,666 miles

emissions too clean unable to meter

offside rear shock absorber is slightly damp

Fail 20 Nov 2014 51,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

emissions too clean unable to meter

offside rear shock absorber is slightly damp

Pass 9 Dec 2013 48,265 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 48,265 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2012 42,623 miles

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

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

both front tyres bold on inner edge

slight imbalance to front brakes

Fail 5 Dec 2012 42,623 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres bold on inner edge

slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 15 Dec 2011 34,569 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 26,628 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 26,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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AM57 PXB is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AM57 PXB, 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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What year was AM57 PXB registered?

AM57 PXB is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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