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GF13 GAO

2013 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,677 mi
Last recorded129,677 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Combo84,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF13 GAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 129,677 miles

Both outer Door Sills rusty

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 129,677 miles

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

Both outer Door Sills rusty

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced Incorrect bulb fitted (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 119,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 119,610 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 109,707 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 101,841 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 May 2020 101,841 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 92,563 miles

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

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 12 Apr 2019 92,563 miles

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

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

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 8 May 2018 80,298 miles

No emissions report due to rev limiter

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 May 2018 80,298 miles

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

No emissions report due to rev limiter

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 74,466 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 56,729 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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GF13 GAO is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GF13 GAO, 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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What year was GF13 GAO registered?

GF13 GAO is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 June 2013.

Is GF13 GAO safe to buy?

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