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DU53 DDA

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,255 mi
Last recorded152,255 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 DDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 152,255 miles

slight play in sterring columm

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhuast box deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 15 Mar 2013 143,953 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 143,953 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 137,425 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 129,034 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 119,100 miles

Index plates showing deterioration

Offside sill panel damaged

Play felt in steering rack,but meeting test criteria

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 119,100 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Index plates showing deterioration

Offside sill panel damaged

Play felt in steering rack,but meeting test criteria

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 113,898 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 95,118 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 95,118 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 51,557 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 51,557 miles

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

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

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

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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DU53 DDA is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 94,659 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 DU53 DDA, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DU53 DDA registered?

DU53 DDA is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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