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DA52 VRG

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,603 mi
Last recorded151,603 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 151,603 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inside edge rear tyres worn

low rear foot brake reading

rear chassis legs around axle mounts corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2021 151,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inside edge rear tyres worn

low rear foot brake reading

rear chassis legs around axle mounts corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2019 140,449 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Jul 2019 140,449 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s&o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front brake discs worn oil leak front exhaust blowing on turbo n/s/r brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 132,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 132,744 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs worn

slight play n/s ball joint

Pass 27 Jun 2017 124,775 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 124,773 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bolt loose (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 117,556 miles

indicators discoloured rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 May 2016 117,449 miles

Ball joint has excessive play rack end n/s&o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring broken n/s&o/s (2.4.C.1a)

indicators discoloured rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 108,657 miles

o/s/f shockabsorber slight leak.

Fail 28 Apr 2015 108,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f shockabsorber slight leak.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 103,831 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 16 Apr 2014 103,767 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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 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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2013 101,368 miles

1.....slight play in o/s and n/s of steering rack..... 2.....rear shockers in rusty condition

Fail 12 Apr 2013 101,368 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 98,732 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 92,739 miles

1....covers broken on both rear shockers....2....slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2010 84,730 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 77,875 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 77,875 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 68,275 miles

rear exhaust box in rusty condition

Pass 5 Apr 2007 60,339 miles

both cv boot clips replaced at vts

Pass 22 Mar 2006 46,342 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 VRG is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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