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DU05 UVA

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,508 mi
Last recorded179,508 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 UVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 179,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 179,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 173,870 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 145,864 miles

Both front tyres worn on edge

Engine management light on

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 May 2014 145,864 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on edge

Engine management light on

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 142,530 miles

Engine light on

Fail 3 Jun 2013 142,529 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Engine light on

Pass 11 Jun 2012 139,913 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 133,211 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 84,239 miles

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

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

offside front track rod has slight play

Pass 10 Feb 2009 71,070 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 71,070 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

O.S STEERING JOINT HAS PLAY

Pass 19 Feb 2008 53,805 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)

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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DU05 UVA is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DU05 UVA, 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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DU05 UVA is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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