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DE03 VHW

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,592 mi
Last recorded174,592 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 VHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 174,592 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 163,094 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

front number beginning to delaminate

n/s steering arm has slight play

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly

o/s steering arm has slight play

side loading door will not open

Fail 4 Mar 2014 163,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

front number beginning to delaminate

n/s steering arm has slight play

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly

o/s steering arm has slight play

side loading door will not open

Pass 18 Mar 2013 152,667 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 May 2012 144,043 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 May 2012 144,043 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 129,814 miles

Front brake pads about 80% worn

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 9 Apr 2011 129,794 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake pads about 80% worn

N/S/F tyre on 2mm

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2010 120,428 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 112,386 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 112,386 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 107,781 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

advise all four tyres close to legal limit

Pass 16 Apr 2007 100,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 74,106 miles

Slight low effort O\S rear foot brake

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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DE03 VHW is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE03 VHW, 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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DE03 VHW is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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