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BJ18 CDX

2018 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,924 mi
Last recorded81,924 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Combo53,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 CDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 81,924 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 81,912 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 81,708 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 76,295 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 May 2023 76,293 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2022 57,452 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 57,449 miles

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough strut top bearing siezed (2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 43,318 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on insides,[alignment issue] (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 May 2021 43,318 miles

Daytime running lamp not working switched on, in computer (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on insides,[alignment issue] (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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BJ18 CDX is a 2018 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 53,388 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 BJ18 CDX, 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 8 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BJ18 CDX is a 2018 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 May 2018.

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