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A18 DCJ

2006 Vauxhall Monaro

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

45,887 mi
Last recorded45,887 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Monaro46,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 DCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 45,887 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 45,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 45,721 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 45,721 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 45,112 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 45,059 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 43,704 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Nov 2018 43,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 42,556 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 41,778 miles

Nearside Front chassis rail slightly corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 41,758 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front chassis rail slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 36,792 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 35,841 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 35,840 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 May 2013 35,824 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 32,802 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 28,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 24,593 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres slight wear on edges

Fail 30 Nov 2009 24,546 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn on edges slightly

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Monaro?

Based on 12,565 MOT tests across 785 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
2,610
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
785
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 332
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 311
Brake pipe excessively corroded 142
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 111
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 107
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A18 DCJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Monaro in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Monaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 46,785 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Monaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 332 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 DCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Monaro typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Vauxhall Monaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A18 DCJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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