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DK03 UTS

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,097 mi
Last recorded160,097 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 UTS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 160,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases full (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 150,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 147,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 144,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 139,596 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 139,596 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 133,751 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 133,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 128,694 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 128,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 124,076 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 124,076 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 114,506 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 114,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 106,980 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 106,975 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 98,456 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 88,300 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 88,300 miles

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 Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 79,606 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 79,606 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 70,596 miles

Front wipers intermitently park in drivers view of the road

Nearside and offside front tyres slightly worn (tread depth 3mm)

Nearside windowscreen washer poor

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jun 2012 70,596 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Front wipers intermitently park in drivers view of the road

Nearside and offside front tyres slightly worn (tread depth 3mm)

Nearside windowscreen washer poor

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 58,542 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 42,814 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 29,418 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 29,408 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 22,134 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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DK03 UTS is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DK03 UTS, 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 DK03 UTS registered?

DK03 UTS is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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