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DL02 ABZ

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

102,988 mi
Last recorded102,988 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL02 ABZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 102,988 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chips nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Fail 14 Nov 2022 102,982 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chips nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

engine water expansion bottle empty

reverse lights not working

Pass 2 Nov 2021 97,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear most mounting corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 97,429 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced lenses poor (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear most mounting corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 95,310 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 95,306 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 94,557 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 94,552 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lenses poor (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s double o/s reading. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 94,273 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

chips in nearside of windscreen

Fail 31 Oct 2018 94,269 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded near rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate deteriorating

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

chips in nearside of windscreen

Pass 31 Oct 2017 94,134 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 94,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 89,587 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Oct 2016 89,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 86,739 miles

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

engine oil leak

spare wheel insecure

Fail 7 Oct 2015 86,739 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil leak

spare wheel insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2014 84,051 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 9 Oct 2014 84,048 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2013 81,245 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

nearside front seat cannot be adjusted fore and aft

nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2013 81,244 miles

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

nearside front seat cannot be adjusted fore and aft

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2012 76,536 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s front ind inner lens cracked slightly

spare wheel carrier empty but secure

Pass 23 Nov 2011 169,948 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 169,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 150,215 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 149,928 miles

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

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

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

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

smell of fuel but no visual

Pass 5 Nov 2009 13,116 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 131,017 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn uneven and close to limit

nearside front tyre close to limit

Pass 29 Oct 2008 109,654 miles

Oil leak

play in the sterering rack assembly

Fail 29 Oct 2008 109,654 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front 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

play in the sterering rack assembly

squeak from the rear brakes

Pass 11 Oct 2007 91,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 91,619 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 76,253 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 1 Nov 2005 60,031 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 59,647 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DL02 ABZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 DL02 ABZ, 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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DL02 ABZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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