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AU06 AYL

2006 Proton GEN-2

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,542 mi
Last recorded100,542 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Proton GEN-246,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 AYL
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 100,542 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 86,804 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 72,878 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 72,878 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 59,959 miles

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

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

brake pedal pad split on edge - still secure

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Aug 2013 59,951 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake pedal pad split on edge - still secure

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

headlamp bulbs not secured by correct method

Pass 28 Mar 2013 59,102 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 59,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 53,320 miles

EXHAUST AND MOUNTINGS DETERIORATED.

FUEL FILTER AND FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED.

ONE OF TWO N/S REAR POSITION LIGHTS IN-OP.

Fail 22 Mar 2012 53,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

EXHAUST AND MOUNTINGS DETERIORATED.

FUEL FILTER AND FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED.

ONE OF TWO N/S REAR POSITION LIGHTS IN-OP.

Fail 21 Mar 2011 45,141 miles

Battery insecure

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

all tyres look under inflated

Pass 21 Mar 2011 45,141 miles

Battery insecure

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all tyres look under inflated

Pass 23 Mar 2010 36,287 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 28,211 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Proton GEN-2?

Based on 59,272 MOT tests across 4,783 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
5,392
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,238
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,173
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,549
Registration plate lamp not working 1,436
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,406
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AU06 AYL is a 2006 Proton GEN-2 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2006 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 46,408 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 Proton GEN-2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU06 AYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton GEN-2 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU06 AYL registered?

AU06 AYL is a 2006 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 6 April 2006.

Is AU06 AYL safe to buy?

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