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AV56 MXR

2006 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,235 mi
Last recorded137,235 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 MXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 137,235 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 outer sill and inner arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust box corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 137,235 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear 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 outer sill and inner arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust box corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 130,543 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 26 May 2021 130,543 miles

Headlamp aim not tested no image both headlights (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 27 Mar 2020 119,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 110,352 miles

chip in windscreen

different size tyres front to rear and rear tyres are near to limit

Pass 29 Jul 2017 107,639 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 98,257 miles

coil spring corroded n/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre feathering inside edge

Fail 17 Feb 2016 98,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring broken n/s/r (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring corroded n/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre feathering inside edge

Pass 8 Dec 2014 90,883 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust flexy detiorating

Fail 6 Dec 2014 90,883 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 86,174 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust flexy detiorating

nsf tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not to cords

rear tyres feathered inside edges and are right on limit at time of test

Fail 4 Nov 2013 86,174 miles

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust flexy detiorating

nsf tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not to cords

rear tyres feathered inside edges and are right on limit at time of test

Pass 22 Oct 2012 78,176 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 78,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 64,964 miles

NSR and OSR tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 55,981 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2009 36,187 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)

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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AV56 MXR is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 88,914 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AV56 MXR, 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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AV56 MXR is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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