2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Vauxhall Combo MOT pass rate and common faults

3,403 MOT tests in 2024. 47.5% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time47.5%
Failed or needed repairs52.5%
Typical mileage at test126,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,403 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.9%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.9%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.7%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.6%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.2%
  7. Position lamp: not working5.1%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.9%
    271 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.8%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.4%
    224 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension40.1%
  2. Lights & electrics38.0%
  3. Brakes35.3%
  4. Body & chassis15.0%
  5. Tyres14.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.5%
  7. Steering9.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded32.6%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine26.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm25.7%
  4. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)16.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Vauxhall Combo?

In 2024, 47.5% of 2006 Vauxhall Combo cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,403 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Vauxhall Combo?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2006 Vauxhall Combo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).