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EU13 CAO

2013 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,838 mi
Last recorded124,838 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Combo84,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU13 CAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 124,838 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 124,838 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 118,414 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2023 109,837 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle repair covered in underseal

Fail 4 Feb 2023 109,565 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 99,715 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 99,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2021 99,699 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 99,185 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 99,184 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged bolt in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 90,899 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight blow minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 86,001 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 86,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened Missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight seapage at offside front inner c.v. boot

Pass 26 Mar 2018 80,753 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 64,993 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 48,619 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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EU13 CAO is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 84,138 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 EU13 CAO, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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EU13 CAO is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 April 2013.

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