MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,633 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Corroded, back box
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Wiper smeary
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Corroded, back box
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Wiper smeary
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaustcorroded
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips / cracked damaged (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside front and rear wheel rim damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips / cracked damaged (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside front and rear wheel rim damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Front windscreen has damage
Nearside Front mirror has damage
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported braket broken (7.1.1)
Coolant leak ()
Front windscreen has damage
Nearside Front mirror has damage
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
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AP08 VXS is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 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 AP08 VXS, 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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What year was AP08 VXS registered?
AP08 VXS is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 July 2008.
Is AP08 VXS safe to buy?
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