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DG02 APV

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 APV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2017

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded and mounting bracket broken

Fail 3 May 2017

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (caliper to valve) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced foggy lens (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded and mounting bracket broken

Pass 21 Apr 2016 126,900 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed and the check strap is disconnected/ worn (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens is deteriorated/ fogged (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view and centre mirror is missing (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

slight play inner rack joints

Fail 11 Apr 2016 126,525 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed and the check strap is disconnected/ worn (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens is deteriorated/ fogged (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view and centre mirror is missing (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 117,601 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear tyres cracking fronts wearing inner edges /rear silencer corroding

wiperts spliting

Fail 28 Apr 2015 117,586 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear tyres cracking fronts wearing inner edges /rear silencer corroding

wiperts spliting

Fail 30 Apr 2014 104,701 miles

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

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

both sides inner rack joints play,rear silencer corroded,rear tyres cracking ,n/s/f headlamp lens discoulered

evidence of poss oil and fuel leaks,

Pass 30 Apr 2014 104,701 miles

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

both sides inner rack joints play,rear silencer corroded,rear tyres cracking ,n/s/f headlamp lens discoulered

evidence of poss oil and fuel leaks,

Pass 5 Feb 2013 89,198 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 89,198 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2012 86,708 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 84,129 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 May 2011 84,121 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 80,268 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

eml light on dash

Pass 2 May 2009 74,151 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 74,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 60,287 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 55,939 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006
Fail 15 Feb 2006 48,131 miles

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

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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DG02 APV is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 105,191 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 DG02 APV, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DG02 APV is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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