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DN08 BXU

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

175,258 mi
Last recorded175,258 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 BXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 175,258 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 175,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure not fixed at bottom due to accident damage (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 172,431 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floor and chassis rails corroded in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Three rear seats fitted at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 172,407 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floor and chassis rails corroded in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Three rear seats fitted at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 169,626 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 May 2022 167,258 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 164,004 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 164,004 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 160,239 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wiper linkage worn

Fail 6 Jun 2019 160,239 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

wiper linkage worn

Pass 27 Jun 2018 157,314 miles

Inner wheel arch liners fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

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

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

spare wheel missing

Fail 14 Jun 2018 157,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper handbrake lever (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner wheel arch liners fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking heavily and slightly going out of shape

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 19 May 2017 154,066 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough/noisey. Advise replacement soon

Oil leak ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel noticeable movement at nearside of steering rack. Advise replacement soon (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 19 May 2017 154,066 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough/noisey. Advise replacement soon

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment caliper handbrake lever (3.5.1f)

Oil leak ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel noticeable movement at nearside of steering rack. Advise replacement soon (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 150,470 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 147,011 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 130,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to tools ect

Fail 11 Apr 2014 130,955 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to tools ect

Pass 3 Apr 2013 106,968 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 106,968 miles

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2012 82,788 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 82,788 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 58,144 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 58,144 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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DN08 BXU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 89,762 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 DN08 BXU, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DN08 BXU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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