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DV03 HCU

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,116 mi
Last recorded120,116 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 HCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 120,116 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 117,112 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch pedal rubber adrift

exhaust corroded(rear box outer skin peeling)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 117,111 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch pedal rubber adrift

exhaust corroded(rear box outer skin peeling)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 112,321 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear doors have accident damage

Pass 1 Jun 2011 111,216 miles

n/s/r inner road wheel rim bent slightly.

rear brakes noisey, suggest cleaning & adjustment.

steering geometry check required due to uneven front tyre wear. PLEASE NOTE; both inner track rod joints (inside gaiters) worn, must be replaced in order to achieve accurate geometry readings.

Fail 1 Jun 2011 111,216 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r inner road wheel rim bent slightly.

rear brakes noisey, suggest cleaning & adjustment.

steering geometry check required due to uneven front tyre wear. PLEASE NOTE; both inner track rod joints (inside gaiters) worn, must be replaced in order to achieve accurate geometry readings.

Pass 21 May 2010 93,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s wiper split

play in o/s and n/s inner rack joints

Fail 18 May 2010 93,511 miles

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s wiper split

play in o/s and n/s inner rack joints

Pass 28 May 2009 76,173 miles

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

free play in steering

Pass 21 May 2008 64,009 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 64,009 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 54,842 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2006 44,728 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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DV03 HCU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HCU, 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 HCU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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