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DL02 ADV

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,801 mi
Last recorded147,801 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL02 ADV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 147,801 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 May 2015 147,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 May 2014 137,254 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 137,243 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 127,302 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 127,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 118,056 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 118,056 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 109,710 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 109,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 100,965 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre worn heavily inner shoulder (almost devoid opf tread)

offside rear brake binds slightly

Fail 31 Mar 2010 100,965 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre worn heavily inner shoulder (almost devoid opf tread)

offside rear brake binds slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2009 88,553 miles

Both front ball joint boots split and deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall heavily scrubbed and wearing inner edge

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre worn heavily inner edge (almost devoid of tread) and pershed

Steering rack has a small amount of play in both track rods

Fail 2 Apr 2009 88,550 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

All tyre pressure look low

Both front ball joint boots split and deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall heavily scrubbed and wearing inner edge

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre wearing heavily inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn heavily inner edge (almost devoid of tread) and pershed

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack has a small amount of play in both track rods

Pass 24 Apr 2008 75,171 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 75,171 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 65,845 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 65,845 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 56,546 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 56,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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DL02 ADV is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ADV, 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 ADV is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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