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DV03 AFX

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,020 mi
Last recorded83,020 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 AFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 83,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2014 83,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 76,073 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 76,046 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 65,345 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 65,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 62,370 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

slight play nearside inner track rod

Fail 18 Mar 2011 62,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

slight play nearside inner track rod

Pass 9 Apr 2010 54,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 45,733 miles

advise rear brekes noisie working ok at test

Pass 4 Apr 2008 38,739 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 31,141 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 22,321 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 21,591 miles

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

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

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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DV03 AFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DV03 AFX, 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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DV03 AFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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