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AV13 UPK

2013 Vauxhall Combo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,290 mi
Last recorded157,290 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Combo84,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 UPK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 157,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 157,290 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 148,195 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 148,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitting incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 138,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 138,076 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror in drivers view of road (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 126,979 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer damaged

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 126,255 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working Lamp unit damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 114,580 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 114,579 miles

Emissions not tested unable to get stable engine idle speed on test equipment (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Coil spring fractured or broken left and right hand sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 102,602 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 102,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 27 Feb 2020 91,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 75,816 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 75,816 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 59,712 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 59,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder worn - surface thin (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre tread area has a cut down cords,under 25mm long.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder worn - surface thin (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 45,332 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AV13 UPK is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 84,138 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 AV13 UPK, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AV13 UPK is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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