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DA53 SRU

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,140 mi
Last recorded156,140 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 SRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 156,140 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 133,070 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 133,066 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 122,423 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 117,838 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 113,304 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 104,796 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 95,974 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 95,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 94,538 miles

exhaust in poor/tatty condition

Fail 10 Jan 2011 94,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

exhaust in poor/tatty condition

n/s wiper blade torn

Pass 9 Jan 2010 88,928 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2010 88,928 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 78,931 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 64,501 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 48,824 miles

Small stone chip in screen.

Stickers over high level stop lights.

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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DA53 SRU 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 75%.

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 DA53 SRU, 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 DA53 SRU registered?

DA53 SRU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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