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BX03 VAV

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,620 mi
Last recorded87,620 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 VAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 87,620 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 81,632 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jul 2015 78,160 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge.

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 78,160 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge.

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 74,281 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 74,281 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 70,575 miles

Nearside rear tyre is worn on inner & outer edges.

Pass 30 Jun 2012 66,131 miles

Front wipers are poor.

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 54,661 miles

Front brake pads are wearing thin & front brake discs are lipped & showing signs of wear.

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

Nearside rear number plate lamp did not come on straight away but came on when tapped.

Fail 7 Jul 2011 54,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear number plate lamp did not come on straight away but came on when tapped.

Pass 17 Jul 2010 42,457 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 30,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 30,151 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,882 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 27,696 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 25,565 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 17,055 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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BX03 VAV is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 94,659 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 BX03 VAV, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BX03 VAV registered?

BX03 VAV is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 August 2003.

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