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AO52 WDD

2002 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

210,621 mi
Last recorded210,621 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 WDD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 210,621 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill starting to corrode

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 209,252 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill starting to corrode

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

front bumper damaged

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 28 Jul 2023 206,943 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

front bumper damaged & grill loose

Fail 4 Jul 2023 206,937 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

front bumper damaged grill loose

Pass 11 Apr 2022 201,662 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack & perish

Pass 31 Mar 2021 195,928 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 191,235 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 187,778 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 182,350 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 182,350 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 179,159 miles

Nearside Front steering rack arm slight play

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wish bone bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wish bone bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Outer CV boot clip missing

Offside Front steering rack arm slight play

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 174,280 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 157,252 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 157,252 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 153,910 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 151,702 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 149,857 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 149,857 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 147,796 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 146,614 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 128,727 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 128,727 miles

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

n/s/f steering rack arm play

Pass 25 Jan 2007 112,176 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 112,176 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2005 85,308 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

nearside front wheel arch trim comming adrift

Pass 2 Dec 2005 85,308 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wheel arch trim comming adrift

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 WDD is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WDD, 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 WDD is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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