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BD08 YBZ

2008 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,035 mi
Last recorded126,035 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 YBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 126,035 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 125,288 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 123,612 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 123,578 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 122,110 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 122,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 120,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 118,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 116,338 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 111,680 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 108,332 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 104,182 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 104,182 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 100,073 miles

Advise all coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2015 95,092 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 7 Jul 2014 88,888 miles

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 88,888 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 83,169 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 79,793 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 62,985 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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BD08 YBZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD08 YBZ, 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 BD08 YBZ registered?

BD08 YBZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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