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EA06 RCO

2006 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,555 mi
Last recorded130,555 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 RCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 May 2020 130,555 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid misses screen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources O/S not working, N/S very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and outer skin insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 121,191 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 121,025 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 111,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2018 111,035 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2017 99,900 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 76,916 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 76,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 74,795 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 74,795 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 67,210 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 61,126 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2012 52,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 40,254 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2010 40,254 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,541 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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EA06 RCO is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EA06 RCO, 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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EA06 RCO is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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