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DRZ 3180

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

168,932 mi
Last recorded168,932 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 3180
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 168,932 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 165,029 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 161,388 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Throughout (1.1.11 (c))

General Under Body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 161,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Throughout (1.1.11 (c))

General Under Body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 159,182 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jul 2022 155,620 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 155,616 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 157,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2020 149,607 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear back box corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2020 149,607 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear back box corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 145,311 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 140,847 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

engine leaking oil n/s top off head

slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 10 May 2018 140,832 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

engine leaking oil n/s top off head

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 16 May 2017 135,475 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2016 130,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

play in n/s/f steering rack inner joint

play in o/s/f steering rack inner joint

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2016 130,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

play in n/s/f steering rack inner joint

play in o/s/f steering rack inner joint

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2015 124,384 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Corrosion

Pass 12 May 2014 120,754 miles

Oil leak

uneven wear on both front tyres

Fail 12 May 2014 120,754 miles

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

Oil leak

uneven wear on both front tyres

Pass 22 May 2013 116,817 miles

corrosion on exhaust rear box

Fail 12 Mar 2012 107,059 miles

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

corrosion and blow on exhaust rear box

n/s/r indicator fading

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2012 107,059 miles

corrosion and blow on exhaust rear box

n/s/r indicator fading

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2011 97,901 miles

Engine mangement light on

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

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Wear to both front tyres on edges

Pass 11 Jun 2009 83,178 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 60,620 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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DRZ 3180 is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 DRZ 3180, 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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DRZ 3180 is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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