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DU55 UEL

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,047 mi
Last recorded141,047 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 UEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 141,047 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short indicator (1.9.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 128,447 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 128,366 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 122,688 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2012 111,690 miles

EVEDENCE OF DIESEL FUEL LEAK BUT UNABLE TO FIND

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2012 111,690 miles

EVEDENCE OF DIESEL FUEL LEAK BUT UNABLE TO FIND

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 98,028 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

N/S DROP LINK BOOT SPLIT AND HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 31 Oct 2011 98,028 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

N/S DROP LINK BOOT SPLIT AND HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 6 Sep 2010 81,346 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 63,392 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 29,641 miles

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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DU55 UEL is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DU55 UEL, 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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DU55 UEL is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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