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OU12 YXE

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,747 mi
Last recorded63,747 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 YXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 63,747 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))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 63,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 61,017 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti roll bar linkage ball joint boot slightly insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 6 Mar 2025 61,013 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti roll bar linkage ball joint boot slightly insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 7 Mar 2024 58,249 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 55,230 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 51,939 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 51,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 48,239 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 45,222 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 42,422 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2018 39,778 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 39,743 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3.0mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 36,868 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 30,628 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 23,088 miles

wipers smearing

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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OU12 YXE is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU12 YXE, 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 OU12 YXE registered?

OU12 YXE is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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