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YG03 OBP

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,152 mi
Last recorded112,152 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 OBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 112,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 112,148 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded might be same pipe as rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

coolant low

nearside front wheel bearing noisy but not rough

Fail 14 Feb 2018

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

coolant low

Pass 14 Feb 2017 95,469 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 95,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (8.2.2)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 88,834 miles

play in nearside rack end

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear shock corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear shock stem corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2016 88,825 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint separate ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear shock corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear shock stem corroded

play in nearside rack end

Pass 19 Feb 2015 80,712 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 80,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn on insde edge

Fail 29 Apr 2014 79,407 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 79,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 75,236 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 75,236 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 70,406 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 70,406 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 66,178 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 59,273 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 50,400 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 50,386 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 40,811 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 32,203 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 32,203 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 23,158 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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YG03 OBP is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 94,659 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 YG03 OBP, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YG03 OBP is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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