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AU56 VGX

2006 Daihatsu Extol

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,604 mi
Last recorded108,604 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Extol59,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VGX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelExtol
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 108,604 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

rear panel and both rear inner arches corroded

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2023 108,604 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear panel and both rear inner arches corroded

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2023 108,587 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner wheelarch badly corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheelarch badly corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear panel badly corroded

brake servo corroded

general underbody corossion

Pass 29 Apr 2022 102,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and starting to bulge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch holed by corrosion

Spare wheel mounting point holed by corrosion but not likely to detach

Fail 22 Apr 2022 102,215 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and starting to bulge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch holed by corrosion

Spare wheel mounting point holed by corrosion but not likely to detach

Pass 16 Mar 2021 96,364 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 96,358 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 92,501 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2019 91,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 89,909 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 89,907 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 89,905 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner weal arch (2.4.A.3)

Central Rear stop lamp is not working

Nearside Front Coolant leak rad ()

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner weal arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak sump ()

Rear rear cross member is corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 83,560 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 83,324 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 83,319 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 82,176 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 82,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 71,739 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 59,198 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 48,165 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 36,509 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,486 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Extol?

Based on 16,050 MOT tests across 1,070 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,651
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 608
brake binding 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 361
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 350
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 313
Full Daihatsu Extol reliability report

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AU56 VGX is a 2006 Daihatsu Extol in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 Daihatsu Extol models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 59,520 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 Extol fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 608 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU56 VGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was AU56 VGX registered?

AU56 VGX is a 2006 Daihatsu Extol, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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