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AU53 PWZ

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,047 mi
Last recorded144,047 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 PWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 144,047 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 132,117 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 123,568 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 112,304 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 111,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 96,809 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 80,832 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 80,832 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AU53 PWZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU53 PWZ, 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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What year was AU53 PWZ registered?

AU53 PWZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AU53 PWZ safe to buy?

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