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EA12 OBU

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

173,825 mi
Last recorded173,825 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 OBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 173,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hand brake has little or no reserve travel

Pass 27 Apr 2024 165,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 156,555 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 148,945 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 144,580 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 135,613 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 127,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 119,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside(door mirror mounted)repeater lamp damaged

windscreen damaged nearside

Fail 26 May 2017 119,344 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working door mirror mounted (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside(door mirror mounted)repeater lamp damaged

windscreen damaged nearside

Pass 1 Jun 2016 104,352 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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EA12 OBU is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 86,024 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 EA12 OBU, 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 14 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EA12 OBU registered?

EA12 OBU is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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