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BJ05 OLA

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,010 mi
Last recorded160,010 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 OLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 160,010 miles

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

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

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 May 2017 150,203 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 May 2017 150,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 140,702 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 125,462 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 116,570 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 110,754 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 73,229 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 71,090 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 55,112 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 39,853 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 39,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 39,447 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BJ05 OLA is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 85,493 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 BJ05 OLA, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ05 OLA registered?

BJ05 OLA is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 OLA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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