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AU53 PYG

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

61,458 mi
Last recorded61,458 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 PYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 61,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2024 58,451 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 57,479 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 57,401 miles

Central Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 56,483 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2021 55,616 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 54,536 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 52,818 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse lanps not working

Pass 9 Aug 2018 50,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 50,964 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 48,598 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 48,598 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 45,160 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 40,479 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 1 Sep 2014 39,311 miles

n/s outer sill rusty

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2013 38,113 miles

front tyres wearing inside edges

n/s outer sill rusted

Pass 30 Aug 2012 36,998 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 35,570 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 34,319 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 32,174 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 30,037 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,560 miles

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 18 Aug 2006 23,066 miles

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 PYG is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PYG, 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 PYG registered?

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

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