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R2 AAV

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

114,590 mi
Last recorded114,590 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 AAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 114,590 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 113,592 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth On edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged crack to mirror glass ()

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

Offside Front Wheel arch liner slightly lose.

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 113,588 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated Also has play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated Also has play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth On edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged crack to mirror glass ()

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

Offside Front Wheel arch liner slightly lose.

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 112,636 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 112,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 110,677 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 109,578 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2020 108,580 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 108,061 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 106,427 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 104,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe joint slightly blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 103,114 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 100,453 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 98,869 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 98,865 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 96,285 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 95,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTY CRACKING ON INNER EDGE

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 94,862 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 93,591 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 92,103 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 90,549 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 88,598 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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R2 AAV is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R2 AAV, 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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What year was R2 AAV registered?

R2 AAV is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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