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DY56 ULZ

2006 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,007 mi
Last recorded151,007 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 151,007 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 147,100 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 147,100 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 141,031 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 141,030 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

rack is knocking

Pass 29 Sep 2017 130,964 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 130,964 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 120,051 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 120,051 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 105,883 miles

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

oil leaks

Fail 15 Sep 2015 105,883 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 12 Sep 2014 96,067 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 87,468 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 87,468 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 75,791 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 75,791 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 62,364 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 48,533 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 48,533 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,681 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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DY56 ULZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ULZ, 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 DY56 ULZ registered?

DY56 ULZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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