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C8 MRD

2006 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,117 mi
Last recorded126,117 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 MRD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 126,117 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 29 Sep 2023 122,820 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2022 118,132 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 115,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rer brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 114,689 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 110,883 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 107,881 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 107,881 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2016 104,693 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 104,694 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel arch trim loose

Pass 15 May 2015 94,163 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 85,065 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 78,494 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 20 Nov 2013 78,492 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 20 Dec 2012 73,264 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 55,372 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 40,030 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 24,986 miles

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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C8 MRD 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 83.3%.

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 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 C8 MRD, 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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C8 MRD is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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