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BU06 ZCV

2006 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

175,799 mi
Last recorded175,799 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 ZCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 175,799 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 144,436 miles

All brake pads on vehicle appear to be wearing thin. Unable to clearly inspect

Both front coils springs corroded at base coils

Engine man light illuminated

Engine sump corroded / leaking

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

O/s/f door handle deteriorated, but functions as intended

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 143,955 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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)

All brake pads on vehicle appear to be wearing thin. Unable to clearly inspect

Both front coils springs corroded at base coils

Engine man light illuminated

Engine sump corroded / leaking

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

O/s/f door handle deteriorated, but functions as intended

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 117,231 miles

Both front coil springs corroded at base coils

N/s/r hand brake lazy when appied

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 100,633 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 100,633 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 87,648 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 87,648 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 76,906 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 76,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 65,160 miles

recomend tracking check

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear indicators slight white light

n/s/f & rear tyres wearing low inner treads

Pass 10 Mar 2010 65,160 miles

both rear indicators slight white light

n/s/f & rear tyres wearing low inner treads

recomend tracking check

Pass 13 Mar 2009 55,861 miles

Nearside rear bumper corner damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BU06 ZCV is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BU06 ZCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU06 ZCV registered?

BU06 ZCV is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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