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BT18 XRU

2018 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,806 mi
Last recorded38,806 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Combo53,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT18 XRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 38,806 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 28,105 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 28,105 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 25,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 29,685 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 20,001 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount noisy ( no play) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount noisy ( no play) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 20,001 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount noisy ( no play) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount noisy ( no play) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 16,679 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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BT18 XRU is a 2018 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BT18 XRU, 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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What year was BT18 XRU registered?

BT18 XRU is a 2018 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 August 2018.

Is BT18 XRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT18 XRU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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