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VK52 OSJ

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,624 mi
Last recorded151,624 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 OSJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 151,624 miles

BOTH RACK INNERS PLAY IN JOINTS

CV GAITERS DETERIORATING.

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

Offside O/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

REAR EXHAUST DETERIORATING.

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 151,624 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

BOTH RACK INNERS PLAY IN JOINTS

Offside O/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

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

Pass 7 May 2014 139,636 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 127,868 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 122,319 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 122,319 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 113,076 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 113,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 97,741 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 97,365 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer excessivley corroded

headlamp beam patterns are poor

n/s/r tyre excessivley deteriorated

o/s/f wiper blade deteriorated

play in n/s inner track rod

signs of coolant leak around thermostat housing

Pass 2 Mar 2009 78,984 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 78,894 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 71,418 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

some play steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2007 54,485 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 53,740 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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VK52 OSJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK52 OSJ, 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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VK52 OSJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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