2003 Vauxhall Combo 1.7L Diesel · DU53 PUO
2003 Vauxhall Combo (1.7L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 98,788 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL COMBO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,788 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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DU53 PUO Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2023
- 98,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU53 PUO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Combo (DU53 PUO) between September 2006 and August 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
DU53 PUO Mileage History
- 21/09/200634,276 mi
- 18/09/200742,913 mi+8,637 mi
- 18/09/200850,948 mi+8,035 mi
- 18/09/200850,948 mi
- 18/09/200957,361 mi+6,413 mi
- 16/09/201062,307 mi+4,946 mi
- 20/09/201166,943 mi+4,636 mi
- 27/09/201270,828 mi+3,885 mi
- 17/09/201376,207 mi+5,379 mi
- 18/09/201479,902 mi+3,695 mi
- 10/09/201582,858 mi+2,956 mi
- 20/09/201686,014 mi+3,156 mi
- 20/09/201686,014 mi
- 02/10/201789,073 mi+3,059 mi
- 19/09/201891,096 mi+2,023 mi
- 20/09/201891,096 mi
- 12/09/201992,646 mi+1,550 mi
- 07/09/202094,491 mi+1,845 mi
- 15/09/202196,026 mi+1,535 mi
- 17/09/202196,023 mi-3 mi
- 01/09/202297,612 mi+1,589 mi
- 16/08/202398,788 mi+1,176 mi
- 16/08/202398,788 mi
Average of roughly 3,817 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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