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DA05 SVU

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

145,344 mi
Last recorded145,344 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 SVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 145,344 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 145,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT SECTION MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 23 Mar 2018 138,906 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 138,906 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 122,568 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 122,568 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 110,910 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 110,901 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 108,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 103,057 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 103,057 miles

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)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 98,417 miles

exhaust showing signs of age

Fail 23 Jun 2012 98,384 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

brake fluid not at max

exhaust showing signs of age

fan belt in poor conditon

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 23 Jun 2011 94,259 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 94,242 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 87,471 miles

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

Front discs slightly worn.

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 87,471 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Front discs slightly worn.

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 76,654 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 76,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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DA05 SVU is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 85,493 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 DA05 SVU, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DA05 SVU is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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