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DN54 OJA

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

141,416 mi
Last recorded141,416 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 OJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 141,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 141,414 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 135,167 miles

Engine Noisy

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 135,167 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Engine Noisy

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 128,827 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 128,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 122,485 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 115,883 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 115,883 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 109,868 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 109,866 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 103,793 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 103,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 95,541 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 84,731 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 74,182 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 74,182 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 70,691 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 70,691 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 59,903 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 59,903 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 82,648 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 82,648 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 108,006 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 108,004 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 96,401 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs wearing and wiper not parking all the time

Pass 6 Mar 2009 87,640 miles

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 22 Jan 2008 66,552 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 66,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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DN54 OJA is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 85,493 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 DN54 OJA, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DN54 OJA is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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