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DU04 UER

2004 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

170,575 mi
Last recorded170,575 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Combo95,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 UER
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2019 170,575 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 16 Oct 2018 165,263 miles

Steering column universal joint modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 162,012 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 161,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 155,993 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 140,662 miles

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

both front wiper blades slightly split

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged. no cords exposed

oil leak

slight damage to windscreen

spare tyre flat

Fail 6 Jan 2016 140,653 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

both front wiper blades slightly split

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged. no cords exposed

oil leak

slight damage to windscreen

spare tyre flat

Pass 7 Jan 2015 123,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 115,159 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 109,671 miles

w/screeen scratced

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Apr 2013 109,671 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

w/screeen scratced

Pass 14 Apr 2012 100,657 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking

rear indicator bulbs faded

Fail 15 Apr 2011 91,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s steering rack arm has play in inner joint

Pass 15 Apr 2011 91,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s steering rack arm has play in inner joint

Pass 14 Apr 2010 82,518 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

brake pedal rubber wearing

Fail 14 Apr 2010 82,518 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

brake pedal rubber wearing

handbrake high

Pass 16 Apr 2009 71,554 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 71,554 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 61,104 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2008 61,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2007 46,961 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 46,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DU04 UER is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 95,304 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 DU04 UER, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DU04 UER is a 2004 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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