2015 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · DS65 CZP

A recurring pattern of front suspension and tyre deterioration defines the mechanical profile of this 2015 Vauxhall Combo. Across the seven recorded tests, the offside front coil spring has fractured twice, in January 2022 and again in December 2025, which is a notable repeat failure on the same component and indicative of either a chronic weakness in the front spring assembly or sustained operation over poor road surfaces. The 2025 test also recorded dangerous defects on three tyres with exposed plies and structural tearing, alongside the failed spring, making it the most serious examination in the record. The most recent pass on 9 January 2026 was achieved with advisories for imbalanced front braking and a nearside front tyre worn on the edge, suggesting that the underlying wear pattern had not been fully resolved at the point of retest. Separately, a 2020 failure for headlamp aim and an inoperative stop lamp were rectified without recurrence, and a 2024 pass noted slight play in both front anti-roll bar ball joints, an early sign of progressive wear in the front stabiliser system. The recorded mileage of 97,216 miles over approximately eleven years equates to an average of around 8,800 miles annually, which is broadly consistent with typical commercial or mixed-use operation for a Combo of this age. The testing history is reasonably continuous from 2020 onwards, with annual or biannual examinations and no extended gaps that would suggest long periods off the road. This steady accumulation pattern points to regular service use rather than garage storage, which generally correlates with consistent wear on braking components, suspension bushes, and tyres as documented in the advisories. For a prospective buyer, the immediate priority is a thorough inspection of the front suspension and braking system given the documented history. Both front coil springs should be examined for any signs of sagging, corrosion at the coils, or incomplete replacement after the 2025 fracture, and the front strut top mounts and bearings should be checked for noise and free play when the steering is turned at standstill. The front anti-roll bar drop links and ball joints, noted with slight play in 2024, warrant particular attention; on a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front end over speed humps and uneven surfaces, and feel for any vagueness or rattle through the steering wheel. Given the recurring front brake imbalance advisory, the calipers, sliders, pads, and discs should be inspected for binding or uneven wear, and a firm brake pedal with no judder under heavy application should be confirmed. Tyre condition is another area requiring close scrutiny, as edge wear has been flagged on multiple occasions and three dangerous tyre failures were recorded in late 2025. All four tyres should be inspected for uneven shoulder wear, which on a commercial vehicle often points to incorrect tracking, worn suspension bushes, or sagging springs, and the wheel alignment should be verified. On a road test, any steering pull to one side, particularly under braking, or a vague, wandering front end would warrant further investigation. Finally, the oil residue advisory from 2022 should not be dismissed, even though it was not repeated; check the engine and gearbox for fresh oil seepage from the sump, cam cover, and seals, and look for blue smoke on overrun or a strong petrol smell from the oil filler cap, which would indicate more recent internal engine wear.