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WU05 NSO

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,704 mi
Last recorded144,704 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 NSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 144,704 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 144,704 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 140,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 140,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 132,615 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 132,615 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 124,111 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 124,111 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 118,857 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 112,551 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 105,033 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 105,033 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2009 99,699 miles

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

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

slight rack play o/s...

Fail 22 Sep 2009 99,699 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

slight rack play o/s...

Pass 25 Mar 2008 86,006 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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WU05 NSO is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 85,493 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 WU05 NSO, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WU05 NSO registered?

WU05 NSO is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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