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V8 AWO

2006 Vauxhall Monaro

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,408 mi
Last recorded77,408 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Monaro46,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 AWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2026 77,408 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements doesn't stay on (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system in clip (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of vehicle central arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and all rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 75,316 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 72,706 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 69,930 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 65,565 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 63,317 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 62,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 61,239 miles

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))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 57,054 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 50,347 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 50,347 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 49,351 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 47,298 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 39,609 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

steering rack noisey when operated and has slight play in inner arms

Pass 2 Sep 2011 30,222 miles

O/S/F lower, oil coler pipe chaffing on body work.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 26,173 miles

coolant smell through air vents.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 25,602 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 15,635 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 15,633 miles

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

Oil leak

power steering fluid low

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Monaro?

Based on 12,565 MOT tests across 785 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
2,610
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
785
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 332
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 311
Brake pipe excessively corroded 142
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 111
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 107
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V8 AWO is a 2006 Vauxhall Monaro in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Monaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 46,785 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Monaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 332 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V8 AWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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V8 AWO is a 2006 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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