2015 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · CA11 AUB

In the June 2026 test at 68,082 miles the vehicle passed, yet the tester flagged rear coil springs corroded on both sides (5.3.1(b)(i)). The same corrosion appeared in the June 2025 test at 65,713 miles, indicating the fault persists rather than resolving. Earlier failures in June 2025 (headlamp dip, rear tyre cut, rear coil spring) were rectified, but the coil spring issue remains a recurring defect, suggesting a stable but unresolved maintenance trend. The mileage progression shows roughly 6,200 miles per year over the car’s 11‑year life. Test entries are clustered around each October from 2018 to 2025, with a noticeable gap in 2022 where no MOT is recorded. After the 2021 tests at just over 48,500 miles, the next recorded test did not appear until June 2023 at 54,079 miles, a 22‑month interval. Since mid‑2023 the schedule stabilised to annual tests, and the final three entries are spaced about 12 months apart, confirming a typical usage pattern for the model’s age. A prospective buyer should examine the rear suspension closely for coil spring corrosion, as the fault has been logged on two separate occasions and may compromise ride height and handling. Brake condition demands scrutiny: the front service brake showed fluctuating behaviour in 2021 and 2023, while pad wear and disc wear were noted as thin in 2020 and 2019. Tyre condition is another priority; inner‑edge wear, cuts, and embedded nails have appeared repeatedly, suggesting uneven loading or alignment issues. The registration plate lamp has been inoperative in multiple tests, and the offside front headlamp dip failed in 2025, so lighting circuits should be tested. Finally, the oil warning lamp illuminated on several occasions, indicating possible oil system leaks or sensor faults that merit a close check before purchase.