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WN06 AVR

2006 Ariel Atom

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,944 mi
Last recorded7,944 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Ariel Atom13,697 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN06 AVR
MakeAriel
ModelAtom
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 7,944 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 10,821 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 10,650 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 9,158 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 8,022 miles

advise indicator flash rate

Pass 5 May 2016 7,629 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 7,162 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 7,161 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 7,033 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 6,648 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 6,375 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 5,497 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 4,640 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 3,855 miles

How Reliable is the Ariel Atom?

Based on 2,244 MOT tests across 251 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
723
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
251
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 38
Stop lamp not working 28
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 25
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 22
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard 14
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WN06 AVR is a 2006 Ariel Atom in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Ariel Atom models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 13,697 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ariel Atom fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WN06 AVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was WN06 AVR registered?

WN06 AVR is a 2006 Ariel Atom, first registered on 1 April 2006.

Is WN06 AVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN06 AVR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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