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EA02 TSU

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

227,439 mi
Last recorded227,439 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 TSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2021 227,439 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 215,157 miles

Both front top mounts have play

Drivers window does not work work

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front headlight lenses discoloured

Front to rear and Nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated

Nearside front anti roll bar link dust covers heavily deteriorated

Nearside front outer cv gaiter seeping grease from small tear

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Rear brake load sensing valve stiff

Rear coils heavily corroded

Stonechips and crack in screen

Pass 19 Jun 2019 198,231 miles

Crack and stonechips in screen

Drivers window inoperative

Engine mounts deteriorated and worn

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front headlamp lenses discoloured faded

Metal brake pipes corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2019 198,230 miles

Brake performance not tested No handbrake (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drivers window inoperative

Engine mounts deteriorated and worn

Crack and stonechips in screen

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front headlamp lenses discoloured faded

Metal brake pipes corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2018 181,429 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 161,865 miles

All metal brake pipes corroded

Backbox outer skin and hangers corroded

Balljoint covers perished

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front and rear engine mounts deteriorated

Front discs wornand corroded

Front plate deteriorated

Front shocks slight misting of oil

Front tyres wearing on edges

Frontbpads wearing thin

Oil leaks

Rack end covers perished both sides

Rear axle bushes perished

Rear coils corroded

Signs of corrosion in places

handbrake travel

Pass 16 Jun 2016 146,244 miles

Front pads wearing thin

Front plate deteriorated

Handbrake travel is high and just passed

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Rear shock casings corroded

Signs of corrosion in places

Suspension bushes perished

Pass 13 Jun 2015 128,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 128,527 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 112,303 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 94,853 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 83,098 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 74,630 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre perished/deteriorated.

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

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

Offside front tyre 2mm tread depth.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 24 May 2011 74,589 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre perished/deteriorated.

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

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

Offside front tyre 2mm tread depth.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 59,186 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 59,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 46,535 miles

offside and nearside rear cracking up on side wall

Pass 2 Jun 2008 40,585 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 40,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 31,679 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 May 2006 25,384 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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EA02 TSU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA02 TSU, 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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EA02 TSU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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