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DL02 ACU

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

184,088 mi
Last recorded184,088 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 184,088 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 184,047 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced with in 30cm of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 179,885 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2017 179,885 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer broken (7.1.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2016 174,972 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 174,972 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link rubber (2.4.G.2)

slight damage o/s/f mirror

Pass 2 Dec 2015 169,718 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r brake pipe rusty

o/s mirror slight damage

o/s/r spring broken but safe in seat

Fail 1 Dec 2015 169,707 miles

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n /s/f drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

n/s/r brake pipe rusty

o/s mirror slight damage

o/s/r spring broken but safe in seat

Pass 11 Oct 2014 164,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

slight damage o/s/f mirror

small cut n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 5 Oct 2013 157,928 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

slight damage o/s mirror

Fail 4 Oct 2012 150,132 miles

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

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing badly

slight damage o/s/f mirror

Pass 4 Oct 2012 150,132 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing badly

slight damage o/s/f mirror

Pass 12 Oct 2011 145,171 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 145,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 139,828 miles

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

spare worn

Pass 3 Oct 2009 133,863 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 133,863 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 126,449 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 121,550 miles

EXHAUST CORRODING.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BECOMING WOREN AND LIPPED.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.

FRONT WIPERS WOREN.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE FEATHERING BADLY ON INNER EDGE.

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE FEATHERING ON EDGES AND GOING OUT OF SHAPE.

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 100,387 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 75,728 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 75,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ACU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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