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AU56 VGC

2006 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,995 mi
Last recorded63,995 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Daihatsu Charade41,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VGC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 63,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine management light is on

Fail 15 Nov 2017 63,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine management light is on

Pass 22 Nov 2016 58,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

centre/rear exhaust hanger broken, system supported

engine light on

Fail 22 Nov 2016 58,990 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

centre/rear exhaust hanger broken, system supported

engine light on

Pass 20 Nov 2015 50,800 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 45,135 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 45,135 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 40,169 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 36,945 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 36,945 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 36,260 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2011 21,656 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 18,323 miles

offside front brake disc pitted

Fail 18 Aug 2010 18,323 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

offside front brake disc pitted

Pass 2 Sep 2009 14,719 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 14,626 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Charade?

Based on 135,246 MOT tests across 13,124 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,470
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
13,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,998
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,937
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,411
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3,032
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,840
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AU56 VGC is a 2006 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,144 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 Charade fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU56 VGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Charade typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU56 VGC is a 2006 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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