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AU04 ULJ

2004 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,443 mi
Last recorded137,443 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 ULJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 137,443 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 137,443 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 130,467 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 20 Oct 2017 130,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 28 Sep 2016 123,119 miles

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

O/S/R Brake slightly binding

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 123,119 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

O/S/R Brake slightly binding

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 114,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 103,030 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 103,030 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 95,011 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 92,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 92,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 May 2010 89,017 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 87,056 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 87,056 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 82,892 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 64,580 miles

knocking from steering rack

n/s anti roll link bar gaitor split

Fail 12 Mar 2007 64,580 miles

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

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

knocking from steering rack

n/s anti roll link bar gaitor split

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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AU04 ULJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 95,304 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 AU04 ULJ, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU04 ULJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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