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DS61 OXB

2011 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

190,458 mi
Last recorded190,458 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 OXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 190,458 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 190,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Between tread bocks where tyre is badly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 188,731 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES TREAD IS PERISHED >> NEW ADVISED

PARKING BRAKE READINGS ONLY JUST MET PASS CRITERIA 16^ >> CHECK ADVISED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F INNER EDGE >> ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 188,731 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEX PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure FRONT FLEX PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle TYRE WEAR OBVIOUS ON INNER WING >> TYRE RUBBING INNER WING UNDER LOAD >> INVESTIGATION ADVISED (5.2.3 (f))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S/F INNER (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened HEAVILY WORN >> NEW ADVISED ASP (WITH PADS) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

PARKING BRAKE READINGS ONLY JUST MET PASS CRITERIA 16^ >> CHECK ADVISED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F INNER EDGE >> ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 188,040 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT >> WHEEL OFF CHECK ADVISED 2-3000 MILES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

O/S/R LOAD DOOR CATCH IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT INNER TREAD >> ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R INNER >>> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 188,039 miles

Headlamp aim too high N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low O/S/F (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure O/S/F (4.1.1 (c))

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/S/F (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S/F SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/R INNER (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT >> WHEEL OFF CHECK ADVISED 2-3000 MILES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

O/S/R LOAD DOOR CATCH IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT INNER TREAD >> ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R INNER >>> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 187,369 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 187,369 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch area requires new trim piece or making safe (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Off the scale (4.1.2 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings extremely worn and dangerous (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 185,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 185,319 miles

Lower Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 182,084 miles

Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

slight movement at steering when when rocked side to side and up and own

Fail 10 Jan 2018 182,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

slight movement at steering when when rocked side to side and up and own

Pass 2 Dec 2016 155,035 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 131,882 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 97,187 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 97,187 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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DS61 OXB is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DS61 OXB, 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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DS61 OXB is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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