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BT55 OTU

2006 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

184,854 mi
Last recorded184,854 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 OTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 184,854 miles

both rear shocks weekend

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2017 184,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear shocks weekend

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 172,953 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 169,601 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 164,738 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 163,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 151,032 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 151,020 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 139,201 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 128,826 miles

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

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Fail 27 Apr 2011 128,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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Fail 28 Mar 2011 127,958 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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Pass 2 Mar 2010 117,169 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 117,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 85,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear middle seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 2 Feb 2009 85,089 miles

rear middle seat belt stalk cover missing

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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BT55 OTU is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BT55 OTU, 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 BT55 OTU registered?

BT55 OTU is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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