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AU56 VGM

2006 Daihatsu Terios

Grey Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,548 mi
Last recorded117,548 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Terios60,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VGM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2025 117,548 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 111,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 111,722 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 106,697 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre brake light inoperative

Fail 8 Aug 2022 106,697 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre brake light inoperative

Pass 18 Aug 2021 102,531 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 13 Aug 2020 98,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake cable poor condition

Fail 13 Aug 2020 98,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake cable poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2019 92,389 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 85,291 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 79,351 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 71,871 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 66,003 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 66,003 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 59,598 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,513 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,461 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 40,056 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 32,641 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 24,009 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Terios?

Based on 225,773 MOT tests across 14,965 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
4,876
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,214
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,434
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,330
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,018
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,004
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AU56 VGM is a 2006 Daihatsu Terios in Grey with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Daihatsu Terios models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 60,939 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 Daihatsu Terios fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 7,214 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU56 VGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Terios typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Daihatsu Terios is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU56 VGM registered?

AU56 VGM is a 2006 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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