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AO08 ZSK

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,415 mi
Last recorded109,415 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 ZSK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 109,415 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 106,841 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 106,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2023 103,364 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 97,614 miles

front tyres getting low

Fail 28 Sep 2022 97,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front tyres getting low

Pass 12 Oct 2021 92,293 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 87,428 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 87,426 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 80,595 miles

front tyres inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2018 73,980 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 73,955 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 65,787 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 65,787 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 63,763 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 63,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 63,750 miles

front discs have surface corrosion

ns wiper poor

Fail 12 Apr 2016 63,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

AUX belt appears severely damaged - recommend replacement

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs have surface corrosion

ns wiper poor

Pass 30 Mar 2015 60,415 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

ns and os headlamp aims set to lower limits

ns steering arm has slight play at the inner fixing

osr tyre also has edge wear

wipers poor

Fail 30 Mar 2015 60,415 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)

Offside 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)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

ns and os headlamp aims set to lower limits

ns steering arm has slight play at the inner fixing

osr tyre also has edge wear

wipers poor

Pass 11 Apr 2014 56,038 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 50,567 miles

Both front tyrs worn on inner edges.

Drivers seat back locking mechanism faulty but seat still locking in upright position.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight wear in steering rack.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,722 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 33,151 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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AO08 ZSK is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZSK, 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 AO08 ZSK registered?

AO08 ZSK is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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