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AO05 DXG

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Lpg 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,694 mi
Last recorded112,694 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 DXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 112,694 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Reversing lamp switch does not operate

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 112,694 miles

Inner Track rod end seriously misaligned both side (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Outer Track rod end seriously misaligned both side (2.1.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Reversing lamp switch does not operate

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 108,190 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged but not Sharpe edge

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body slightly damaged

Rear Both sides wheel slightly binding

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 108,171 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged but not Sharpe edge

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body slightly damaged

Rear Both sides wheel slightly binding

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 103,611 miles

Exhaust pipe corrode

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter boot slightly misty

Pass 22 Oct 2018 96,404 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Fail 10 Oct 2018 96,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Pass 19 Oct 2017 89,313 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 12 Oct 2017 88,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 13 Oct 2016 81,914 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v.gaiter has small split & weeping grease

Offside Rear tyre has slight impact damage to outer sidewall but not yet considered excessive

Pass 28 Sep 2015 74,849 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 74,754 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative side repeater (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 60,617 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 60,616 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 54,924 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine noise during acceleration

exhaust slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

rear brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

slight noise from steering rack

Fail 27 Sep 2013 54,923 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine noise during acceleration

exhaust slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

rear brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

slight noise from steering rack

Pass 30 Jan 2012 54,883 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2011 54,877 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

airbag light on

engine management lamp on

engine noise

Pass 1 May 2009 48,897 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 48,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 32,931 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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AO05 DXG is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,364cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 AO05 DXG, 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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AO05 DXG is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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