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HT51 OAO

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,926 mi
Last recorded142,926 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT51 OAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 142,926 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both track rod inner joints NS and OS. ()

General corrosion to underside components.

Glow plug light permanently illuminated.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushes front and rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box end of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal pipes from flexi to drum NS and OS. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 142,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroded at join. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both track rod inner joints NS and OS. ()

General corrosion to underside components.

Glow plug light permanently illuminated.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushes front and rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box end of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal pipes from flexi to drum NS and OS. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 142,762 miles

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

General corrosion to underside components

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Nov 2024 142,760 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

General corrosion to underside components

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2023 142,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 142,643 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 142,422 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 142,082 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 141,951 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 141,090 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 139,895 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 138,618 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 137,436 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 137,436 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 135,533 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 133,483 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 132,349 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 130,104 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 126,889 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 123,084 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 117,968 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 111,281 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2007 106,906 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 976,826 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2006 97,621 miles

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

Offside Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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HT51 OAO is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HT51 OAO, 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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HT51 OAO is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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