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BG02 STU

2006 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,155 mi
Last recorded134,155 miles
Recorded on2 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 STU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2022 134,155 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 134,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 132,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded heavy soiled/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides slight play in wheel bearings also (1.2.1 (f))

underside very dirty some components unable to see properly

Pass 26 Jun 2019 129,592 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight imballance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 129,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight imballance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 120,698 miles

rear brake pipes to calliper greased but appear good

Fail 25 Jun 2018 120,694 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer broken off and flex section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake squeeky

rear brake pipes to calliper greased but appear good

Pass 21 Jun 2017 115,443 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 111,472 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 105,069 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

underside covered in waxoil

Fail 6 Oct 2015 105,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

underside covered in waxoil

Pass 30 Sep 2014 98,926 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing inside

underside covered wax oil

Pass 16 Oct 2013 91,417 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2012 83,944 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2012 83,944 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2011 80,013 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 62,832 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 46,592 miles

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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BG02 STU is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BG02 STU, 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 BG02 STU registered?

BG02 STU is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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