2002 Vauxhall Combo 1.7L Diesel · DL02 AET

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available MOT history over the last six years. The most recent test conducted in August 2021 at 173,215 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating the vehicle maintained operational standards up to that point. This follows a period of clean passes in 2018 and 2020, suggesting that the mechanical and structural components remained compliant during those intervals. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. Between August 2018 and August 2021, the vehicle covered 15,553 miles, showing a steady rate of use rather than periods of neglect or excessive strain. The brief failure in August 2019 at 162,282 miles appears to be an isolated incident as the vehicle passed again two days later with no defects, suggesting a minor issue was rectified quickly without recurring mechanical failure. Given the lack of recorded MOT data since 2021, a buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection to account for potential degradation over the last five years. At 24 years old, the primary concerns involve the structural integrity of the chassis and sills, where corrosion is common on these Vauxhall models. The inspector should also check for perished rubber components in the suspension and the condition of the brake lines, as long gaps in recent testing can mask seized calipers or worn suspension bushings that the 2021 record did not capture.