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AO56 WBY

2006 Vauxhall Combo

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

197,801 mi
Last recorded197,801 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 WBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 197,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 197,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 184,077 miles

Chassis plate on B post has been painted over .

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing .

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on very inner edges . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 181,359 miles

Clutch pedal rubber is missing .

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Chassis plate on b post is painted over .

Fail 11 Oct 2021 181,353 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber is missing .

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Chassis plate on b post is painted over .

Pass 14 Oct 2020 177,941 miles

Chassis plate on B post has been painted over .

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated and borderline (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable outer broken on caliper end (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 177,941 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Chassis plate on B post has been painted over .

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated and borderline (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable outer broken on caliper end (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 168,261 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 168,261 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 165,052 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 165,052 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 165,050 miles

Headlamp aim too low very very low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD inner edge and on the limit (4.1.E.1)

cluth anti slip rubber missing

o/s/f wheel binding

slight plat o/s/f wheel

stone chips

Pass 26 Jan 2017 164,293 miles

o/s/r inner wheel arch to sill

slight play n/s/f wheel

Fail 24 Jan 2017 164,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low very very low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

o/s/r inner wheel arch to sill

o/s/r wheel binding

slight play n/s/f wheel

slight play o/s/f wheel and binding

Pass 21 Jan 2016 163,372 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 161,498 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 161,498 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 151,011 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres inner edge worn

Pass 13 Feb 2013 129,268 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 101,322 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 101,317 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 68,860 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 52,490 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise nearside rear outer park brake cable damaged.

advise slight movement at steering wheel.

advise slight play in offside and nearside inner rack and pinion joints

Fail 18 Nov 2009 52,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise nearside rear outer park brake cable damaged.

advise slight movement at steering wheel.

advise slight play in offside and nearside inner rack and pinion joints

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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AO56 WBY is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WBY, 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 WBY registered?

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

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