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DY56 ULK

2006 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,745 mi
Last recorded132,745 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 ULK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 132,745 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 132,742 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 130,253 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer is corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 130,251 miles

Service brake imbalanced across an axle front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer is corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 127,245 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded slight blow

Fail 13 May 2019 127,237 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust box corroded slight blow

Pass 19 May 2018 124,261 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak x2

Fail 17 May 2018 124,259 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak x2

Pass 18 May 2017 121,100 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2017 121,097 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 115,340 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 115,340 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 104,054 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 103,844 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 93,322 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 93,304 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2013 82,696 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 82,696 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 73,412 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 63,723 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 53,893 miles

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

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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DY56 ULK is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DY56 ULK, 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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DY56 ULK is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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