MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,541 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning on road (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment lower coupling loose (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) universal joint (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and front flex (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil level low
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both and wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Spare tyre defective ()
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both w/wipers splitting
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both w/wipers splitting
indicator self cancel inop
wiper blades worn
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
indicator self cancel inop
wiper blades worn
indicator cancel mechanism inop
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
indicator cancel mechanism inop
noise from offside rear brake area suspect stone in brake
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
indicator cancelling mechanism not working
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
indicator cancelling mechanism not working
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside rear tyre deteriorated
Battery insecure
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Battery insecure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake fluid low
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
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DU05 VAJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 DU05 VAJ, 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 VAJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 March 2005.
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