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SO51 AWM

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

124,321 mi
Last recorded124,321 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 AWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2026 124,321 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 123,198 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 123,198 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2024 122,109 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 120,780 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 118,782 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 117,633 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 116,035 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 113,124 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 113,120 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 110,885 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 110,859 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 110,859 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 107,950 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 104,541 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 104,541 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 100,237 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 100,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 95,762 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 92,084 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 92,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 87,970 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 83,168 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 77,549 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 70,580 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 67,246 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 63,754 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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SO51 AWM is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SO51 AWM, 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 SO51 AWM registered?

SO51 AWM is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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