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DC03 HNP

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

160,647 mi
Last recorded160,647 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 HNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 160,647 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 160,647 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 153,619 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 153,619 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 152,920 miles

advise inside tread worn on both front tyres

advise play in steering rack both sides

Fail 22 Aug 2012 152,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise inside tread worn on both front tyres

advise play in steering rack both sides

Pass 17 Aug 2011 150,884 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack rod ends both sides,

Fail 17 Aug 2011 150,884 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Slight play in steering rack rod ends both sides,

Pass 9 Aug 2010 144,682 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 144,682 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 120,483 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 120,483 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 93,464 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear door chek strap broken

Pass 24 Aug 2007 85,102 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 85,102 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 65,264 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 65,264 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DC03 HNP is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 DC03 HNP, 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 DC03 HNP registered?

DC03 HNP is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 August 2003.

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