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AO58 BSU

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,668 mi
Last recorded160,668 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 BSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 160,668 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 May 2022 160,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 152,540 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both front a.b.s rings corroded

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

slight play in both front steering arms

slight play in both rear axle bushes

small chip in front windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2020 152,109 miles

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

both rear lamp units damaged

slight wear in both rear axle bushes

Pass 6 May 2019 140,930 miles

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

both rear lamp units cracked

slight chip in front windscreen

Pass 14 May 2018 126,340 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 126,333 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jul 2016 126,326 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2014 117,447 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 93,452 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 81,936 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 81,936 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 65,511 miles

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

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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AO58 BSU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AO58 BSU, 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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AO58 BSU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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