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AX57 FVL

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

179,175 mi
Last recorded179,175 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 FVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 179,175 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 177,604 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 171,903 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below limit on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 165,485 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 165,485 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 158,017 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 150,385 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing edges

Nearside rear tyre wearing edges

Pass 27 Nov 2019 144,069 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 134,208 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge of tread

Pass 4 Dec 2017 125,530 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 117,702 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 106,548 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 95,804 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 82,920 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 58,595 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 58,595 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 13,141 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 13,141 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 10,551 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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AX57 FVL is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AX57 FVL, 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 AX57 FVL registered?

AX57 FVL is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is AX57 FVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX57 FVL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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