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VU56 AHX

2006 Honda Accord

Silver Diesel 2209cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

189,202 mi
Last recorded189,202 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Honda Accord98,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 AHX
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,209cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 189,202 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to 2mm tread depth indicators, and damaged at outer sidewall.

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 189,202 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to 2mm tread depth indicators, and damaged at outer sidewall.

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 173,730 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not down to cord

Offside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not down to cord

Offside Rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not down to cord

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 173,648 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not down to cord

Offside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not down to cord

Offside Rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not down to cord

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 154,249 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

brake peadl anti-slip worn.

Fail 4 Aug 2015 154,249 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

brake peadl anti-slip worn.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 137,394 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 124,819 miles

Nearside front and offside rear outer tyre walls kerb damaged.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 109,425 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 109,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 100,861 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 100,857 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 87,188 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 74,412 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Accord?

Based on 2,311,969 MOT tests across 198,303 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,661
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
198,303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78,175
position lamp(s) not working 60,219
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53,983
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50,621
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VU56 AHX is a 2006 Honda Accord in Silver with a 2,209cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2006 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 98,038 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 Honda Accord fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU56 AHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Accord typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 20 years old, this Honda Accord is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU56 AHX registered?

VU56 AHX is a 2006 Honda Accord, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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