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AV08 LFE

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

190,321 mi
Last recorded190,321 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 LFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 190,321 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 176,341 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 158,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

both front tyres showing cracking between tread blocks

Pass 14 Sep 2016 153,124 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 138,830 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)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2015 138,823 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 128,617 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 119,660 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front tyre starting to perrish

Fail 8 May 2013 119,655 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

n/s front tyre starting to perrish

Pass 24 Mar 2012 98,629 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 98,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 73,371 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 73,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.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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AV08 LFE is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AV08 LFE, 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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AV08 LFE is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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