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DS11 MDE

2011 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,569 mi
Last recorded191,569 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 MDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 191,569 miles

Front subframe is slightly corroded

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

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

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

Rear subframe is slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2025 185,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 185,583 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 179,520 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Feb 2024 179,510 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering column universal joint likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 169,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 160,339 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 145,633 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

slight dampness on fuel filter

Fail 13 Jan 2021 145,633 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

slight dampness on fuel filter

Pass 25 Jul 2019 124,120 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 124,114 miles

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment TRACK ROD (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 102,921 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 102,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 74,613 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 74,613 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 53,983 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 46,498 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 33,817 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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DS11 MDE is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 77,110 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 DS11 MDE, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DS11 MDE is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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