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BV06 UHG

2006 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

161,112 mi
Last recorded161,112 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 UHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 161,112 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle heavily undersealed unable to fully inspect

Pass 12 Nov 2024 160,056 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Sep 2024 160,052 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis leg near tow bar (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasis leg (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 158,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 154,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and rears (1.1.11 (c))

rear floor corrcded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 152,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears and rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 149,093 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 147,122 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 143,115 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 139,024 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 139,011 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 133,117 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 130,762 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 130,762 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 120,097 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 120,097 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 107,867 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 107,867 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 97,747 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear light is broke and has a temporary repair and does not emit a white light

Pass 14 Feb 2012 97,747 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear light is broke and has a temporary repair and does not emit a white light

Pass 17 Feb 2011 89,822 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 89,821 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 84,375 miles

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

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

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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BV06 UHG is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BV06 UHG, 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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BV06 UHG is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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