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AP08 UBB

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,384 mi
Last recorded91,384 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 UBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 91,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sump is corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 89,325 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 86,710 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated but not considered excessive

Fail 11 May 2018 86,710 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated but not considered excessive

Pass 15 Jun 2017 84,294 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear exhaust rusty

brake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing on edge

Fail 15 Jun 2017 84,294 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust rusty

brake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing on edge

Pass 14 Jun 2016 80,193 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 67,958 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre tread slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,833 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing excessively on the inner edge of the tread area

Pass 16 Jun 2014 56,761 miles

offside front tyre wearing excessively on the inner edge of the tread area

Pass 19 Jun 2013 47,235 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished on side wall

Fail 19 Jun 2013 47,235 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished on side wall

Pass 27 Jul 2012 38,951 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 30,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

The brake pedal rubber is worn.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 30,427 miles

The brake pedal rubber is worn.

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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AP08 UBB is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AP08 UBB, 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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AP08 UBB is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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