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AV06 ULJ

2006 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,240 mi
Last recorded90,240 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mini Cooper S60,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 ULJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 90,240 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 88,720 miles

All steering and suspension components corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 88,512 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 87,953 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 83,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre slight wear on edges

rear brakes have slight bind

Pass 6 Oct 2020 76,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

both rear inner sills rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2019 69,278 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer band (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 64,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 55,599 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 49,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm stepped on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm stepped on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs worn and pitted

both headlight washer are slow coming out when operated

both rear brake discs are worn and pitted

both rear tyre treads are age cracking slightly

oil residue around engine sump

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 43,469 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2014 41,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2014 41,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 38,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight knocking noise at steering system

Pass 1 Dec 2012 35,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 32,796 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 28,568 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 24,367 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 20,078 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 20,078 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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AV06 ULJ is a 2006 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2006 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 60,719 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

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AV06 ULJ is a 2006 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 22 April 2006.

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