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AX08 GVF

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,943 mi
Last recorded161,943 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 GVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 161,943 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Dec 2021 147,107 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 147,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 140,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres are staring to wear on inside edges

Pass 7 Dec 2019 130,650 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 130,650 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 114,233 miles

crack in windscreen

Fail 7 Dec 2018 114,228 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded out (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

crack in windscreen

Pass 4 Dec 2017 97,019 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

large crack in windscreen

Fail 2 Dec 2017 97,019 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

large crack in windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2016 81,931 miles

both rear tyres are just starting to wear on inside edges

slight corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 7 Nov 2015 65,260 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 47,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 45,383 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 45,383 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 36,273 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 22,224 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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AX08 GVF is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AX08 GVF, 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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What year was AX08 GVF registered?

AX08 GVF is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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