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YJ56 WVD

2006 Optare Alero

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,304 mi
Last recorded88,304 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Optare Alero62,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 WVD
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 88,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 88,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front wheel a little tight to turn

Pass 3 Dec 2022 87,569 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front outer walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside gearbox mount not located correctly

Pass 20 Nov 2021 87,165 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All outer sidewalls scrubbed or perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 87,165 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All outer sidewalls scrubbed or perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 86,775 miles

Driver's seat slightly insecure

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 86,490 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 76,944 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 76,944 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 66,617 miles

Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated both airbags perishing (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt off steering box (2.2.C.1c)

brake pedal rubber splitting

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak from engine

Fail 31 Dec 2015 66,617 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all four (3.5.1g)

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

Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated both airbags perishing (2.4.D.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt off steering box (2.2.C.1c)

brake pedal rubber splitting

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak from engine

slight leak from auto gearbox pipe on sump and pipe chafing on gear box.

How Reliable is the Optare Alero?

Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
6,491
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 83
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements 28
Headlamp aim too low 25
position lamp(s) not working 21
parking brake recording little or no effort 20
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YJ56 WVD is a 2006 Optare Alero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 62,486 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Optare Alero fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ56 WVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Optare Alero typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Optare Alero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ56 WVD registered?

YJ56 WVD is a 2006 Optare Alero, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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