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EA06 RLV

2006 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

109,633 mi
Last recorded109,633 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 109,633 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides very worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect play in column (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 109,633 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both poor output-not illuminating number plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides very worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside handbrake effort slightly low

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect play in column (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 97,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 97,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 87,247 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REARS, INNER AND OUTER PIPES. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES. ()

SMALL FUEL WEEP/DAMPNESS AT HIGH PRESSURE FUEL FILTER AREA.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVILY WORN/WEARING ON EDGES OF TYRE TREADS, ALSO HEAVILY PERISHED. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 87,244 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH OSF AND OSR. (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel system component leaking AT FUEL FILTER HOUSING AREA. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended BOTH FORNTS, DOESNT RELEASE UNDER LOAD. (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REARS, INNER AND OUTER PIPES. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES. ()

SMALL FUEL WEEP/DAMPNESS AT HIGH PRESSURE FUEL FILTER AREA.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVILY WORN/WEARING ON EDGES OF TYRE TREADS, ALSO HEAVILY PERISHED. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 84,427 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 84,427 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater lens missing

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens missing

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 73,627 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 73,627 miles

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

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 69,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 69,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 68,534 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 68,534 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 65,544 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 65,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 60,092 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 60,092 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 59,214 miles

Engine warning lamp on

Near side rear tyre perished

Near side steering arm has slight play

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 54,803 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 50,545 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 45,759 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 40,593 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 32,350 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

spare wheel missing

Fail 1 May 2009 32,344 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

spare wheel missing

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 RLV is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 RLV, 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 RLV is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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