2007 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · DN57 ADO

The 2025‑10‑03 MOT at 100,425 miles confirms the Vauxhall Combo is roadworthy, yet the offside front shock absorbers show light oil misting and a reduced damping effect, a defect that has recurred in earlier tests and now manifests as a more serious performance issue, indicating a maintenance trend that is stable in terms of passing but deteriorating in suspension health. The vehicle’s mileage has risen steadily from 79,252 miles in November 2016 to 100,425 miles in October 2025, an increase of roughly 21,000 miles over nine years, or about 2,300 miles per year, which is modest compared with its 19‑year age and suggests periods of low usage interspersed with regular driving; there are no abrupt jumps, but the gap between the 2022 and 2023 tests (94,840 to 95,937 miles) and the 2024 to 2025 interval (98,449 to 100,425 miles) show incremental accumulation rather than rapid wear. A buyer should therefore prioritize a physical inspection of the front suspension components, checking for oil leakage, worn damper bodies and fractured coil springs, especially the near‑side front spring that broke in 2022; the condition of the brake system must also be verified, with particular attention to the heavily corroded brake pipes noted since 2021, the integrity of the parking brake, and the wear patterns on the rear tyres, while structural rust on chassis members and the exhaust should be assessed for any compromise to long‑term durability.