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MU53 GAZ

2011 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,603 mi
Last recorded139,603 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU53 GAZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 139,603 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 129,031 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 129,017 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 117,119 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 117,097 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 116,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 111,070 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 102,002 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 95,968 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 86,951 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 79,363 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 74,002 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 62,649 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 49,519 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 39,040 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 31,054 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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MU53 GAZ is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 77,110 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 MU53 GAZ, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MU53 GAZ registered?

MU53 GAZ is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 March 2011.

Is MU53 GAZ safe to buy?

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