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DA52 UAU

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,881 mi
Last recorded151,881 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 151,881 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 142,225 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 142,221 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 127,798 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 116,899 miles

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

Offside door mirror damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2011 116,899 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside door mirror damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2010 104,346 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 104,346 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine oil low

Pass 4 Mar 2009 92,319 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 92,319 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 88,360 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 88,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 74,995 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 74,945 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 57,158 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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DA52 UAU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UAU, 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 UAU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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