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OV02 HAU

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

304,658 mi
Last recorded304,658 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 HAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 304,658 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills,under sills chassis rails & floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 304,655 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills,under sills chassis rails & floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 292,546 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches slightly corroded

rear cross member holed and corroded in several places but not in prescribed area

Fail 3 Feb 2022 292,543 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor badly (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches slightly corroded

rear cross member holed and corroded in several places but not in prescribed area

Pass 11 Feb 2021 281,679 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 281,674 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking from engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 8 Feb 2020 272,335 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 260,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 241,120 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 28 Jan 2017

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 212,470 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 202,634 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on edges

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

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 31 Jan 2015 202,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R tyre worn on edges

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

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2014 186,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2014 186,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 170,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 170,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 157,367 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 157,367 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 139,810 miles

all items on vt 32 at time of mot still the same at time of rt

Fail 22 Dec 2010 139,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI SLIP MISSING

EXHAST BACK BOX CORRODED

INSP AND SERVICE LIGHT ON

LEFT HAND HORN CONTROL ON STEERING INOP

N/S/F TYRE AND WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

N/S/R BRAKE SLIGHT JUDDER

N/S/R SHOCKER DAMP

N/S/R WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND TYRE HAS EDGE WEAR AND PERISHED

O/S AND N/S REAR BRAKE PIPES LIGHTLY CORRODED

O/S/R WIPER SPLIT

OTHER COIL SPRINGS COMPLETE

REAR INDICATORS SLIGHTLY WORN IN COLOUR

SPARE TYRE BELOW 1.6MM

STEERING COLUMN LITTLE PLAY

STEERING SLIGHTLY TIGHT

WINDSCREEN HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE NONE EXCEEDING LIMITS

Pass 22 Jan 2010 138,586 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 137,878 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 137,878 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 135,665 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 135,660 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2007 111,172 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 111,172 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2006 75,511 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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OV02 HAU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 OV02 HAU, 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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OV02 HAU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 June 2002.

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