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AO52 XFK

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,624 mi
Last recorded128,624 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 XFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 128,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering system slightly rough top mount bearing (2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering system slightly rough top mount bearing (2.1.1 (a))

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 29 Oct 2019 127,858 miles

Offside Front suspension top mounting noisey on lock to lock check

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

both rear tyres cracking

slight play and knock in steering

Pass 21 Nov 2018 127,040 miles

Offside Front link arm boot split

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks , rusty (5.3.2 (b))

both front suspension legs, top mountings very noisey on lock to lock check

both rear tyres cracking and stone cuts

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Nov 2018 127,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front link arm boot split

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks , rusty (5.3.2 (b))

both front suspension legs, top mountings very noisey on lock to lock check

both rear tyres cracking and stone cuts

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2017 125,992 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight splits in tread

Fail 15 Nov 2017 125,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 59% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre slight splits in tread

both front brakes slight binding

Pass 16 Nov 2016 124,756 miles

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)

Offside Steering system slightly rough top mount bearing (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 124,756 miles

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

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)

Offside Steering system slightly rough top mount bearing (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 123,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 122,321 miles

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

engine oil leaks oil leaking from injector seals on cam cover

front offside suspension leg top mount semi seized

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Nov 2014 122,320 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in steering rack

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

engine oil leaks oil leaking from injector seals on cam cover

front offside suspension leg top mount semi seized

Pass 25 Nov 2013 120,866 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front brake discs faces rusty

engine oil leaks

front offside tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 18 Nov 2013 120,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front brake discs faces rusty

engine oil leaks

front offside tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 5 Nov 2012 119,010 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 119,010 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 115,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 108,383 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 101,908 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 91,083 miles

n/s wiper blade split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 77,855 miles

n/s door mirror glass damaged.

Pass 22 Jan 2007 63,890 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 22 Jan 2007 63,890 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Jan 2006 49,319 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 XFK is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 94,659 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 XFK, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO52 XFK is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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