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EF56 NFD

2006 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

212,924 mi
Last recorded212,924 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 NFD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 212,924 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 203,371 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 195,256 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 195,256 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 186,420 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 176,885 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 167,065 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 167,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 158,229 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

Fail 7 Jan 2019 158,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

nearside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 151,571 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 151,571 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported note corrosion to exhaust (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 145,394 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 145,390 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2016 136,630 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 126,607 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 126,606 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 119,604 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 82,500 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 34,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 18,442 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 13,905 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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EF56 NFD is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF56 NFD, 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 EF56 NFD registered?

EF56 NFD is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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