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DA52 HRZ

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

155,726 mi
Last recorded155,726 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 HRZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 155,726 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 136,698 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 136,698 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

no coolant

Pass 22 Oct 2020 127,246 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 127,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 117,472 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule os and ns rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to ns rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt slightly damaged os and ns rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect os and ns front (5.3.2 (b))

sump corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2019 117,472 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour os and ns rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule os and ns rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to ns rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt slightly damaged os and ns rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect os and ns front (5.3.2 (b))

sump corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 111,829 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules os and ns rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to ns rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured os and ns rear ,advise replacement (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened os and ns rear (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil os and ns front (2.7.3)

ns rear tyre wearing slightly on edges

os rear light lens slightly damaged and damage covered with tape

sump corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 111,747 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch at front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch at front (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area too rear of front seat (5.2.6)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules os and ns rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to ns rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured os and ns rear ,advise replacement (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened os and ns rear (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil os and ns front (2.7.3)

ns rear tyre wearing slightly on edges

os rear light lens slightly damaged and damage covered with tape

sump corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 106,862 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear light unit has slight damaged and repaired with tape

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

sump slightly corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2017 106,862 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear light unit has slight damaged and repaired with tape

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

coolant level below minium level

sump slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 102,252 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to ns rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing badly on inner edges and close to cords ,advise replacement

os rear light lens slightly damaged

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 22 Apr 2015 98,601 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 98,554 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 93,202 miles

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

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

Oil leak

fuel smell under bonnet .No obvious leaks advise further investigation

os rear light lens cracked

Fail 2 Apr 2014 93,202 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel smell under bonnet .No obvious leaks advise further investigation

os rear light lens cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2013 88,953 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 88,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 85,214 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 31 Mar 2011 80,173 miles

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

wear to both front brake disc;s

Fail 31 Mar 2011 80,173 miles

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

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

wear to both front brake disc;s

Pass 1 Apr 2010 73,782 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 68,909 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 62,095 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 56,701 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 56,701 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 43,368 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 43,368 miles

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

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

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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DA52 HRZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 DA52 HRZ, 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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DA52 HRZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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