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AO08 PFA

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

130,101 mi
Last recorded130,101 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 PFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 130,101 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

under body shows signs of corrosion

Fail 7 May 2019 130,101 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

under body shows signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2018 111,870 miles

corrosion to chassis

engine cover fitted

n/s/r brake has been very hot

oil leak

rear brake pads appear very low

Fail 21 Apr 2018 111,870 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside 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)

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

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

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

corrosion to chassis

engine cover fitted

n/s/r brake has been very hot

oil leak

rear brake pads appear very low

Pass 24 Apr 2017 90,218 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 90,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 78,233 miles

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2016 78,141 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2015 70,058 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 70,019 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 67,511 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 67,477 miles

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

both front tyres close to wear indicators.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 60,693 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 60,665 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

battery warning lamp is on.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 53,337 miles

front tyres 1.6mm on inner edges

Fail 25 Apr 2012 53,336 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 44,742 miles

nearside rear inner wheel arch cover damaged & insecure

offside rear tyre outer wall scuffed

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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AO08 PFA is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AO08 PFA, 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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AO08 PFA is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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