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EA06 UWP

2006 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,384 mi
Last recorded144,384 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 UWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 144,384 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under vehicle/chassis at rear generally corroded

Fail 12 May 2026 144,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under vehicle/chassis at rear generally corroded

Pass 7 May 2025 143,170 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2024 142,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2024 142,496 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 141,877 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Apr 2023 141,834 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Apr 2022 138,098 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Apr 2022 138,092 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2021 134,006 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in very poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bonnet release is faulty but function is not impaired

window screen wiper blades are in poor condition

Fail 23 Feb 2021 134,003 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

under body has signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2019 133,660 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 132,663 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 129,915 miles

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 116,243 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 116,228 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 115,376 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 115,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 104,394 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 104,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2013 90,552 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 90,552 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 77,408 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 68,017 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 61,794 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 61,794 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 50,090 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,134 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 UWP is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UWP, 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 UWP is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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