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DS05 CGO

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,852 mi
Last recorded150,852 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 CGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 150,852 miles

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

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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 136,859 miles

all brake pipes corroded

all underbody corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2015 136,746 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 136,746 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing door (8.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end loose insecure (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2014 124,094 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 124,094 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 95,097 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 74,161 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 65,780 miles

Nearside Front 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 30 Jul 2010 62,089 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 62,089 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 58,132 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tyre nearside rear 1mm inner edge + cracking in tread

Pass 14 Aug 2009 58,132 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tyre nearside rear 1mm inner edge + cracking in tread

Pass 4 Aug 2008 50,711 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 50,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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DS05 CGO is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS05 CGO, 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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What year was DS05 CGO registered?

DS05 CGO is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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