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AO56 WBE

2006 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

118,041 mi
Last recorded118,041 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 118,041 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 117,865 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 115,604 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 115,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 113,904 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 111,219 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 107,851 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to near side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Nov 2020 107,851 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to near side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2019 97,747 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm slight movement

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front steering arm slight movement

under body corroding needs good oil spray.

Pass 17 Nov 2018 90,229 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link ball join slight movement

Nearside Front outer door handle faulty but able to gain access for mot

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and perished

Pass 25 Nov 2017 86,815 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 83,313 miles

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 21 Nov 2015 80,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2014 76,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 72,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside + offside front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 26 Nov 2012 68,372 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 68,347 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 64,900 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 60,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 60,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 45,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 45,460 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 WBE is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WBE, 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 WBE registered?

AO56 WBE is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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