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AF56 LCW

2006 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,453 mi
Last recorded156,453 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Meriva59,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 LCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 156,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side centre to rear in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 156,451 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side centre to rear in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 142,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four corners (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 133,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 128,150 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 126,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 124,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 121,108 miles

Non obligatory mirror glass missing

Fail 22 Sep 2015 121,108 miles

Non obligatory mirror glass missing

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 112,150 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 112,150 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 99,588 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 84,101 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 84,101 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 69,133 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 69,133 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 54,534 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 43,253 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Meriva?

Based on 2,820,552 MOT tests across 186,055 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,593
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
186,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,414
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 45,385
coil spring broken 39,596
Stop lamp not working 39,031
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AF56 LCW is a 2006 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 59,606 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Meriva fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF56 LCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Meriva typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF56 LCW is a 2006 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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