2006 Vauxhall Combo · 14,963 MOT tests
2006 Vauxhall Combo reliability
2006 Vauxhall Combos fail 53.3% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 20 Combo years (14,963 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Combos: 41.4%)
- 53.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Combos: 41.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 124,719
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 14,963
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- 2007 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 8.8% of tests fail here (107% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 21% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Vauxhall Combo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension28%
- Lights and electrics25.5%
- Brakes20.7%
- Tyres12.7%
- Body, chassis and structure12%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors11.8%
- Steering8.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.07%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 6.57%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 6.26%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 5.71%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 4.98%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4.9%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (27.11%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (23.64%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (22.76%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (14.64%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.93%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (12.32%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Combo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo reliable?
2006 Vauxhall Combos fail 53.3% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 20 Combo years (14,963 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Vauxhall Combo MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.07% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (6.57% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (6.26% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Vauxhall Combo have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Vauxhall Combo shows 124,719 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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