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DA52 HTX

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,889 mi
Last recorded135,889 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 135,889 miles

front pads small split on inner side wall n/s/f tyre both front tyres wornto 3mm

Pass 9 Mar 2015 132,689 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 132,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 127,207 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 126,951 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 115,283 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 11 Nov 2011 103,739 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 103,739 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

offside trackrod end dust cover split

rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly

slight play nearside anti roll bar link

Pass 10 Nov 2010 92,863 miles

front exhaust corroded slight play in rack will shortly need front discs

Pass 11 Nov 2009 82,848 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 82,848 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 71,450 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 61,827 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 57,451 miles

slight damage offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Feb 2006 40,608 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 40,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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
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DA52 HTX is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DA52 HTX, 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 DA52 HTX registered?

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

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