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2003 Vauxhall Combo 1.7L Diesel · EO53 AFU

EO53 AFU

2003 Vauxhall Combo (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 168,815 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL COMBO
Year / Origin
2003 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 18 Dec 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
Recorded Mileage
168,815 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 18 Dec 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jan 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2003
Engine
1686cc

EO53 AFU Key Findings

  • 38 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
  • 18 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (46 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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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✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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EO53 AFU Mileage History

  1. 19/06/200644,647 mi
  2. 11/06/200752,082 mi+7,435 mi
  3. 19/06/200752,220 mi+138 mi
  4. 10/06/200858,193 mi+5,973 mi
  5. 10/06/200858,193 mi
  6. 17/06/200965,472 mi+7,279 mi
  7. 08/06/201073,777 mi+8,305 mi
  8. 09/06/201073,789 mi+12 mi
  9. 01/06/201182,512 mi+8,723 mi
  10. 07/06/201182,561 mi+49 mi
  11. 08/06/201289,381 mi+6,820 mi
  12. 12/06/201289,399 mi+18 mi
  13. 04/06/201395,176 mi+5,777 mi
  14. 05/06/201395,176 mi
  15. 17/06/2014103,679 mi+8,503 mi
  16. 17/06/2014103,679 mi
  17. 02/06/2015110,715 mi+7,036 mi
  18. 05/06/2015110,755 mi+40 mi
  19. 07/06/2016118,743 mi+7,988 mi
  20. 07/06/2016118,743 mi
  21. 08/06/2017126,916 mi+8,173 mi
  22. 13/06/2017127,131 mi+215 mi
  23. 11/06/2018135,064 mi+7,933 mi
  24. 14/06/2018135,071 mi+7 mi
  25. 13/06/2019141,645 mi+6,574 mi
  26. 06/12/2021155,516 mi+13,871 mi
  27. 13/12/2021155,563 mi+47 mi
  28. 12/12/2022177,522 mi+21,959 mi
  29. 12/12/2022177,522 mi
  30. 12/12/2023165,151 mi-12,371 mi
  31. 19/12/2023165,151 mi
  32. 16/12/2024168,815 mi+3,664 mi
  33. 17/12/2024168,815 mi

Average of roughly 6,713 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

EO53 AFU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Oct 2026, 05:48
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

38 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Combo (EO53 AFU) between June 2006 and December 2025.

The record contains 20 passes and 18 failures.

The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 18 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (46 issues), Brakes (33 issues), Suspension (26 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Steering (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 87 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested due to burst pipe (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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