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AK56 ERJ

2006 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

126,002 mi
Last recorded126,002 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 ERJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 126,002 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 125,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose and pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 125,559 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side rear metal brake pipes from W/cylinder to flexible pipe have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen has slight crack and stone chips but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 123,382 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear brake pipes corroded but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips on screen and slight crack but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 123,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Excessively perished and cracked on both walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre worn on inner edge and excessively cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre excessively perished and cracked between tread and on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear brake pipes corroded but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips on screen and slight crack but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 122,525 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 121,991 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear tyres started to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 121,305 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 118,735 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre has slight cut in outer edge but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Upper Gearbox mounting defective ()

windscreen has slight crack and stone chip but not affecting drivers view

Pass 8 Oct 2018 112,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar link bottom rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has slight cut in outer wall but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 107,366 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 99,289 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 99,289 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 90,552 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 79,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2014 79,676 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 71,119 miles

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

rear exhaust is slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 62,679 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine oily

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge & nail in tread

Pass 19 Sep 2011 55,216 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 55,216 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

gear box earth lead is broken

Pass 9 Oct 2009 35,651 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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AK56 ERJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 AK56 ERJ, 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 AK56 ERJ registered?

AK56 ERJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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