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AV56 GDU

2006 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,780 mi
Last recorded172,780 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Fiat Ducato41,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 GDU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 172,780 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

clutch pipe corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2026 172,780 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor step under (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear inner quarters (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2025 172,456 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 170,488 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 170,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 170,481 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear night heater exhaust pipe mounted to leaf spring

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis cross member holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear rear step loose

engine mil lamp on

engine water level low

Pass 25 Jul 2022 170,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 170,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 165,366 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 165,366 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded across floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front out rigger is corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 165,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 164,507 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 156,786 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside front wiper blade rubber slightly split

slight brake drag at nearside rear

Pass 25 Feb 2013 156,784 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 156,137 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 132,254 miles

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

offside front tyre on legal limit

Fail 6 Sep 2010 132,248 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 2 Sep 2009 90,385 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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AV56 GDU is a 2006 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 41,972 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 Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV56 GDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 20 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV56 GDU registered?

AV56 GDU is a 2006 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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