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DG52 DBU

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,900 mi
Last recorded91,900 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 DBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 91,900 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 91,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 77,842 miles

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

heavy oil leaks around engine areas

Fail 2 Jun 2015 77,822 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

heavy oil leaks around engine areas

Pass 22 May 2014 67,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust all system poor and rusty and silencer box outer skins splitting apart

oil leaks around engine areas

Fail 13 May 2014 67,418 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust all system poor and rusty and silencer box outer skins splitting apart

oil leaks around engine areas

Pass 4 May 2013 58,991 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 58,950 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 52,269 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 52,269 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,381 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 49,381 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 45,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 45,294 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 39,358 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 35,995 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 30,794 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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DG52 DBU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DG52 DBU, 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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What year was DG52 DBU registered?

DG52 DBU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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