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DV03 HDC

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,268 mi
Last recorded138,268 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 138,268 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 138,268 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 7 May 2010 122,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise both rear shockers slightly damp

advise exhaust tail pipe very rusty + very slight blow

Pass 7 May 2010 122,636 miles

advise both rear shockers slightly damp

advise exhaust tail pipe very rusty + very slight blow

Pass 6 Jun 2009 106,254 miles

advise o/s front track rod end slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2008 89,654 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 67,405 miles

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

battery insicure

both rear indicator bulbs starting to fade

brake pedal rubber worn

diesel found at back of engine no leek found.

front brake disks worn + lipped

front brake pads look low

stone chip in front number plate

Fail 12 Jun 2007 67,405 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery insicure

both rear indicator bulbs starting to fade

brake pedal rubber worn

diesel found at back of engine no leek found.

front brake disks worn + lipped

front brake pads look low

stone chip in front number plate

Pass 20 Apr 2006 40,451 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 40,451 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HDC is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 DV03 HDC, 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 HDC is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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