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DY16 ADV

2016 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

147,005 mi
Last recorded147,005 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Combo73,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 ADV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 147,005 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 147,005 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 138,906 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 138,906 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 130,987 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 130,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 126,500 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 126,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 99,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 99,928 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 83,054 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 65,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 65,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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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DY16 ADV is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,309 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 DY16 ADV, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DY16 ADV registered?

DY16 ADV is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is DY16 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY16 ADV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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