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YS03 OVG

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,196 mi
Last recorded152,196 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 OVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 152,196 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 141,297 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 140,287 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2012 140,287 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 136,308 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 136,308 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 129,644 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 123,523 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 118,060 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 118,060 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 83,472 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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YS03 OVG is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YS03 OVG, 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 YS03 OVG registered?

YS03 OVG is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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