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AO56 WCD

2006 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

182,443 mi
Last recorded182,443 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 182,443 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 172,468 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 160,990 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 152,132 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 144,100 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 136,315 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 128,746 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2019

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 120,241 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 113,530 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 105,939 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 105,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint and boot split. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 98,024 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack arm

both front tyres wearing inner edges

exhaust back box corroded and slight blow

Fail 15 Sep 2015 98,024 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inners pads low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner rack arm

both front tyres wearing inner edges

exhaust back box corroded and slight blow

Pass 9 Sep 2014 90,000 miles

rear exhaust is corroding.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 83,368 miles

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

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

oil level low

Fail 17 Sep 2013 83,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

oil level low

Pass 28 Sep 2012 75,212 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 28 Sep 2012 75,212 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 17 Dec 2010 62,116 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 52,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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 WCD is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WCD, 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 WCD registered?

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

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