2019 Vauxhall Combo 1.6L Diesel · FE19 OCD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of neglecting avoidable mechanical repairs. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 54,109 miles passed, the offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot was flagged as severely deteriorated. This specific fault has appeared in three consecutive MOT tests dating back to March 2024 at 43,677 miles, indicating that the previous owner has consistently failed to replace the component despite multiple advisories and a failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 4,047 miles between the March 2023 test and the March 2024 test, followed by a more rapid accumulation of 5,997 miles in the following year up to April 2025. The relatively low annual mileage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to heavy commercial use, but the recurring mechanical failures suggest that maintenance is only addressed when forced by an MOT test failure rather than through a proactive preventative schedule. A buyer must personally inspect the offside front drive shaft to ensure the CV boot has finally been replaced. If the boot remains torn, grease will escape, leading to premature failure of the drive joint and a much more expensive repair. Furthermore, the April 2025 failure highlighted issues with the wiper blades, the washer system, and a damaged offside rear tyre. While these are generally minor consumable items, they reinforce the pattern of minimal attention to basic vehicle upkeep. The buyer should also check for signs of grease leakage around the hub assembly to confirm that the persistent boot issue has not caused internal damage to the drivetrain.