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BD03 VMU

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,357 mi
Last recorded134,357 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 VMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 134,357 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front headlamp bracket cracked

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2011 134,357 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front headlamp bracket cracked

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2010 117,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 117,080 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 99,340 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight movement in lower universal jiont borderline pass

Fail 5 Dec 2008 99,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight movement in lower universal jiont borderline pass

Pass 27 Nov 2007 81,529 miles

exhaust back box heavily corroded but secure and not blowing at time of test

slight nocking noise from steering column/ steering rack when rocking steering wheel.NO PLAY FOUND IN ANY COMPONENT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 16 May 2006 54,226 miles

offside front tyre on limit on inner edge.

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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BD03 VMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 94,659 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 BD03 VMU, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD03 VMU registered?

BD03 VMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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