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AO52 BGY

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,049 mi
Last recorded139,049 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 BGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 139,049 miles

centre brake pipes rusty

play in rack

Fail 16 Sep 2019 139,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

centre brake pipes rusty

play in rack

Pass 13 Sep 2018 118,970 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear and across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 118,964 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear and across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 91,008 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 64,758 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015

Front number plate cracked

slight play in offside steering rack end

Fail 9 Sep 2015 58,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front number plate cracked

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 16 Sep 2014 56,997 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on all rear brake pipes

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2013 54,430 miles

front number plate cracked

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 28 Aug 2013 54,373 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front number plate cracked

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Sep 2012 51,596 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brakes slightly uneven

Fail 10 Sep 2012 51,596 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 18 Aug 2011 49,305 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 48,331 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,567 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2009 46,567 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2008 34,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 34,444 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 24,083 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 24,083 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brakes grabbing on

Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,223 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 19,223 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

off side front tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2005 15,142 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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AO52 BGY is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 105,191 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 AO52 BGY, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO52 BGY is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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