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YG03 OCU

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,759 mi
Last recorded87,759 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 87,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 86,850 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 86,833 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 84,197 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 84,197 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020
Pass 12 Jan 2019 83,550 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 83,154 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 83,147 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 81,795 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 79,016 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 79,010 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 76,249 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2015 76,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2013 71,085 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Dec 2013 71,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2012 60,051 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 57,598 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 53,424 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2011 53,424 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2010 49,393 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 49,379 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,163 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 41,019 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 33,530 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 24,621 miles

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

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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YG03 OCU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YG03 OCU, 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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What year was YG03 OCU registered?

YG03 OCU is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 August 2003.

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