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AO56 VUT

2006 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,422 mi
Last recorded136,422 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 VUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 136,422 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 133,712 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 132,055 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 123,193 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 118,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 113,342 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 106,678 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 104,796 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 99,331 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 99,331 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front inner (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 92,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 92,524 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 87,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 83,096 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 75,978 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 75,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 74,672 miles

(Gearshift),slightly difficult to get into gear

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2010 74,672 miles

(Gearshift),slightly difficult to get into gear

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2009 59,543 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
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AO56 VUT is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 88,914 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO56 VUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO56 VUT registered?

AO56 VUT is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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