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AX08 GWL

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,786 mi
Last recorded101,786 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 101,786 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 95,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner brake disc surface corroded.

Sump pan slight oil leak.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 91,563 miles

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear.

Engine management light on.

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded.

Fail 10 Jun 2016 91,563 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear.

Engine management light on.

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 84,889 miles

Engine lumpy at idle.

Engine management light on.

O/S/F tyre valve cracked and perished.

Slight blow from rear exhaust silencer.

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 78,466 miles

Engine lumpy on tickover.

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

Slight blow from rear exhaust silencer.

Fail 5 Jun 2014 78,466 miles

Engine lumpy on tickover.

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

Slight blow from rear exhaust silencer.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 71,935 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 71,929 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 64,921 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 49,898 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 49,863 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

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 GWL is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX08 GWL, 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 GWL registered?

AX08 GWL is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is AX08 GWL safe to buy?

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