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DL02 AFU

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,148 mi
Last recorded56,148 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 56,148 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 55,745 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 55,744 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 55,302 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 55,300 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 54,976 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 54,184 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 54,183 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 52,180 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 52,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in tread

Pass 29 May 2019 51,210 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 50,989 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 50,811 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 50,522 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 50,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 50,159 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 49,131 miles
Fail 28 May 2014

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

Pass 29 May 2013 46,556 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 45,921 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 44,547 miles

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

Front discs are in poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2010 41,615 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 40,255 miles

front brake discs rusty on inner faces

Fail 15 Jan 2009 40,238 miles

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

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

front brake discs rusty on inner faces

Pass 21 Jan 2008 39,168 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 38,216 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 34,981 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 34,981 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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DL02 AFU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AFU, 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 DL02 AFU registered?

DL02 AFU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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