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V8 GXG

2006 Vauxhall Monaro

Black Petrol 5667cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,850 mi
Last recorded103,850 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Monaro46,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 GXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,667cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 103,850 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 103,344 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 102,808 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 102,183 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 101,534 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 100,813 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

centre prop bearing worn

Pass 21 Sep 2019 99,874 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 98,269 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 96,705 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 94,906 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 91,157 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 89,395 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 89,363 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake discs corraded

Pass 26 Apr 2014 78,300 miles

both front anti-roll bar link arms have play

o/s/f track rod end has play

rear tyres are on legal limit

Pass 13 Apr 2013 65,586 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 65,586 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 53,361 miles

surface rust on front to rear & rear brake pipes

Fail 21 Apr 2012 53,168 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

surface rust on front to rear & rear brake pipes

Pass 6 May 2011 43,478 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 43,478 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2010

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

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

slight split o/s/r tyre

Fail 26 Jan 2010

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

pas pump noisey

slight split o/s/r tyre

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 GXG is a 2006 Vauxhall Monaro in Black with a 5,667cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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