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AF56 POU

2006 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,793 mi
Last recorded111,793 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Meriva59,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 POU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 111,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

advise abs rings corroded

advise water leak

Fail 6 Jan 2022 111,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

advise abs rings corroded

advise water leak

Pass 15 Oct 2020 106,036 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is bald i.e. zero tread so unable to determine the tyre life (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is bald i.e. zero tread so unable to determine the tyre life (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 106,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn in shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is bald i.e. zero tread so unable to determine the tyre life (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is bald i.e. zero tread so unable to determine the tyre life (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2019 91,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 91,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 84,624 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 84,624 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 75,732 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 74,613 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 64,876 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 64,876 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)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi hoses , but part of flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 55,797 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 50,907 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 50,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 45,844 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 40,507 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 35,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 29,316 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 23,369 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 23,369 miles

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

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
Full Vauxhall Meriva reliability report

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AF56 POU is a 2006 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 POU, 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 POU is a 2006 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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