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SX02 OAZ

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX02 OAZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2021

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Chip in windscreen

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2021

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back by tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play by pedals (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 161,104 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 161,097 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 151,401 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 140,286 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 140,274 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie arm ()

Fail 18 Nov 2016

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie arm ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 125,184 miles

corrosion and blow on exhaust

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

play in steering

rear brakes uneven

wear on discs

Fail 3 Feb 2016 125,184 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering pulling to left (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion and blow on exhaust

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

play in steering

rear brakes uneven

wear on discs

Pass 14 Feb 2015 114,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise slight play ns of steering rack

Fail 7 Feb 2015 114,704 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise slight play ns of steering rack

Pass 1 Feb 2014 109,449 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 102,909 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 100,098 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 97,013 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 96,993 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 87,520 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 76,775 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 64,784 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 58,460 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 58,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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SX02 OAZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SX02 OAZ, 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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SX02 OAZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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