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DA02 DCE

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

199,722 mi
Last recorded199,722 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 DCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2020 199,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

tracking

Pass 7 May 2019 186,423 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 180,542 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 179,660 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 177,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

spare tyre ply/cords exposed strong advise replace

Fail 11 Apr 2016 177,791 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe front to rear load valve marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake valve damaged lever corrode and broken (3.6.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box broken (7.1.2)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

spare tyre ply/cords exposed strong advise replace

Pass 8 Apr 2015 174,318 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing bald inner edge.

Slight play in steering rack colum universal joint.

spare tyre cords exposed advise replace

Fail 25 Mar 2015 174,100 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing bald inner edge.

Slight play in steering rack colum universal joint.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 162,758 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 162,682 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 146,373 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 146,373 miles

Spare tyre defective

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 132,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 132,280 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 118,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

rear tyres old and perrished

Fail 7 Apr 2011 118,061 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

rear tyres old and perrished

Pass 10 Apr 2010 100,157 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 100,154 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 31 Jul 2009 92,208 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 92,208 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 79,390 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 76,065 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 76,059 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 72,602 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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DA02 DCE is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DA02 DCE, 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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DA02 DCE is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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