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CU04 AAE

2004 Vauxhall Combo

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

126,486 mi
Last recorded126,486 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 AAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 126,486 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare wheel corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 123,897 miles

Corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush slightly deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to offside rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 121,878 miles

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 119,701 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 119,700 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 116,680 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 116,678 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 112,364 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 2 Mar 2015 112,364 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 21 Feb 2014 106,834 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 106,834 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 100,537 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 100,537 miles

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 92,223 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 84,273 miles

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

passenger door mirror damaged

slight play at both steering rack ends

Pass 7 Apr 2010 79,955 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play at n/s wheel

Fail 7 Apr 2010 75,955 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play at n/s wheel

Pass 17 Mar 2009 66,099 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 66,094 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 56,374 miles

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

slight play in steering system

Pass 8 Mar 2007 44,211 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 44,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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CU04 AAE is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 95,304 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 CU04 AAE, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CU04 AAE is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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