2010 Vauxhall Combo 1.7L Diesel · DY60 AZC

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear trend of improvement following previous mechanical defects. In the most recent test in November 2023 at 69,791 miles, the car passed with no defects or advisories. This indicates that the suspension and exhaust issues identified in 2019 have been addressed, and the vehicle has maintained a clean record of compliance over the last three testing cycles. The mileage pattern is notably low for a sixteen-year-old van, averaging approximately 4,362 miles per year. The data shows a significant gap in usage between October 2019 (59,340 miles) and September 2022 (59,734 miles), where the vehicle covered only 394 miles over three years. While this low mileage suggests minimal wear on the engine and drivetrain, long periods of inactivity often increase the risk of rubber degradation, perished seals, and brake corrosion due to lack of use. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry, as this area has shown a history of failure. The 2019 failure highlighted worn anti-roll bar linkage bushes and a degraded inner suspension arm bush. Although these were rectified, the buyer should check for any play in the ball joints or cracking in the rubber components. Additionally, because the exhaust system was previously flagged for leaks and corrosion on the rear box, a visual check of the entire pipe run and hangers is necessary to ensure the structural rust is no longer progressing.