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DG05 OEA

2005 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,604 mi
Last recorded107,604 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 OEA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 107,604 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 81,652 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 68,920 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 68,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 58,638 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 56,258 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 54,503 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 52,249 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 50,054 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 47,395 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 44,332 miles

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,349 miles

noticeable knock from steering rack

Fail 14 Mar 2015 41,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

noticeable knock from steering rack

offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Mar 2014 38,709 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 34,800 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 32,373 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,515 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 24,282 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 21,996 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 17,142 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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DG05 OEA is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 85,493 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 DG05 OEA, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DG05 OEA is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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