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AF56 TUW

2006 Vauxhall Meriva

Grey Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,772 mi
Last recorded55,772 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Meriva59,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 TUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 55,772 miles

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

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2015 54,625 miles

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 23 Oct 2015 54,585 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 14 Oct 2014 50,332 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2014 50,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 45,028 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 45,028 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 34,160 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 34,160 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s rear tyre very slightly mishaped o/k at test

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2011 23,649 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 14,487 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 14,486 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 6,627 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 TUW is a 2006 Vauxhall Meriva in Grey with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TUW, 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 TUW is a 2006 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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