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DX52 HPC

2002 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,970 mi
Last recorded160,970 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 HPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 160,970 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 160,967 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 159,661 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 158,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 158,319 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 156,747 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 154,646 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 152,700 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 152,697 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 149,954 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 149,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2018 146,674 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 146,669 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 143,601 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 143,600 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2016 140,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 136,473 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 132,674 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 129,184 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 129,180 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 124,304 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 124,298 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2011 121,242 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 121,239 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 116,798 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 116,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2009 112,211 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 109,201 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 104,935 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 100,628 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 100,628 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Dec 2005 76,846 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

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

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

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

Steering wheel slightly tight on right hand lock & out of alignment

Pass 3 Dec 2005 76,846 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Steering wheel slightly tight on right hand lock & out of alignment

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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DX52 HPC is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 105,191 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 DX52 HPC, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX52 HPC registered?

DX52 HPC is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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