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YL03 AVJ

2003 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

162,257 mi
Last recorded162,257 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 AVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 162,257 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 156,794 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 156,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure onto rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 151,543 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 145,602 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 144,027 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 144,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated combo (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated combo (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2020 140,560 miles

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

slight play in steering rack top bearing

Fail 9 Nov 2020 140,560 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

slight play in steering rack top bearing

Pass 24 Jun 2019 132,376 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 126,709 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 121,604 miles

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

Front front tyres inner edges wearing.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 121,604 miles

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

Front front tyres inner edges wearing.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 114,618 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 106,150 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 106,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 99,033 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 99,033 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 89,789 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 89,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 80,326 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 80,326 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 69,953 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside wiper split

Fail 27 Jun 2011 69,953 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside wiper split

Pass 22 Jun 2010 62,999 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 62,999 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 57,653 miles

slight play on both steering rack arms.

Fail 17 Jun 2009 57,491 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

slight play on both steering rack arms.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 51,670 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner & outer edges.

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Fail 20 Jun 2008 51,516 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner & outer edges.

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 45,225 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slightly play in nearside steering rack arm.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 35,488 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brakes sticking slightly

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2006 35,488 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front brakes sticking slightly

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

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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YL03 AVJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 YL03 AVJ, 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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YL03 AVJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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