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BT52 ATU

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

162,405 mi
Last recorded162,405 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 ATU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 162,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 157,588 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 157,543 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 147,756 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 147,495 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded PIPE TO N/S REAR WHEEL CYLINDER (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) N/S RACK END WORN (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 139,894 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 13 Dec 2014 139,894 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 14 Dec 2013 132,473 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 132,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 124,892 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 116,923 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 116,762 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 109,873 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 109,627 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 100,085 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 100,085 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 89,050 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 88,914 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 79,864 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 79,544 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 71,449 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 53,535 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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BT52 ATU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 105,191 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 BT52 ATU, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT52 ATU registered?

BT52 ATU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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