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YR03 VWP

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

178,867 mi
Last recorded178,867 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 VWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2013 178,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 152,740 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

slight movement in steering coulomb

Pass 23 May 2011 141,813 miles

adv on both front brake disc worn

adv on engin oil leak

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

adv on front brake ballance close to the limit

adv on near side front wiper split

adv on off side front tyer on 1.m on inner edge

adv on off side rear tyer on 1.m on inner edge

adv on off side rear tyer slightly out of shape and as light crackes

Fail 23 May 2011 141,813 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

adv on both front brake disc worn

adv on engin oil leak

adv on front brake ballance close to the limit

adv on near side front wiper split

adv on off side front tyer on 1.m on inner edge

adv on off side rear tyer on 1.m on inner edge

adv on off side rear tyer slightly out of shape and as light crackes

Pass 25 May 2010 13,575 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

near side inner cv boot split

Fail 22 May 2010 13,574 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

near side inner cv boot split

Pass 15 May 2009 125,845 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 113,977 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 113,977 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 5 May 2007 99,531 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 98,551 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 84,025 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 155,455 miles

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

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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YR03 VWP is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YR03 VWP, 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 YR03 VWP registered?

YR03 VWP is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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