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DN52 BUH

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,908 mi
Last recorded202,908 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 BUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 202,908 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 202,897 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 197,701 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 197,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 191,924 miles

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2014 191,924 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2013 184,644 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s of windscreen is cracked outide of wiper sweep

Fail 3 Oct 2013 184,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s of windscreen is cracked outide of wiper sweep

Pass 5 Oct 2012 182,347 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 182,347 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front discs poor condition

oily underside

slight play n/s rack end

Pass 7 Feb 2012 181,633 miles

rear indicators pale

spare wheel secured with bunge

stone chip zone a on limmit

Fail 4 Feb 2012 181,509 miles

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

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

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

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

rear indicators pale

spare wheel secured with bunge

stone chip zone a on limmit

Pass 5 Feb 2011 169,968 miles

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

slight play to both steering rack ends

Pass 31 Dec 2009 157,893 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 152,989 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 130,263 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 130,263 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 98,933 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 98,933 miles

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

Front Registration Plate Cracked

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 62,980 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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DN52 BUH is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 94,659 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 DN52 BUH, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DN52 BUH registered?

DN52 BUH is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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