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DA52 UCL

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

96,404 mi
Last recorded96,404 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 96,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 84,332 miles

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

offside front steering arm has slight play

Fail 6 Jul 2013 84,248 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 28 Jan 2012
Fail 18 Jan 2012 70,640 miles

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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)

offside floor damaged

offside front arch cover insecure

offside mirror damaged

various body damage

Pass 7 Sep 2010 62,746 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 53,688 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 49,033 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 49,033 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 43,266 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 43,266 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 35,523 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 35,253 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 28,031 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 28,031 miles

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

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 UCL 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 UCL, 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 UCL is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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