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RA06 AYB

2006 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

White Registered in Reading, Reading · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourWhite
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2006 Mini Cooper Petrol 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 93,782 miles on the clock, averaging 4,409 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 W10 Naturally Aspirated engine is known for w10b16a and cylinder head cracking.

MOT & Mileage History for RA06 AYB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
93,782
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2009
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,409

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading93,782 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,347
Average per year4,409
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA06 AYB 21k39k58k76k94k '09'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,782 miles
Since last MOT+3,347 miles
PASS
Mileage90,435 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,433 miles
Since last MOT+3,819 miles
PASS
Mileage86,614 miles
Since last MOT+5,066 miles
PASS
Mileage81,548 miles
Since last MOT+7,268 miles
PASS
Mileage74,280 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,277 miles
Since last MOT+4,923 miles
PASS
Mileage69,354 miles
Since last MOT+642 miles
PASS
Mileage68,712 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,712 miles
Since last MOT+5,764 miles
PASS
Mileage62,948 miles
Since last MOT+6,451 miles
PASS
Mileage56,497 miles
Since last MOT+6,120 miles
PASS
Mileage50,377 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,377 miles
Since last MOT+2,563 miles
PASS
Mileage47,814 miles
Since last MOT+2,253 miles
PASS
Mileage45,561 miles
Since last MOT+1,787 miles
PASS
Mileage43,774 miles
Since last MOT+3,763 miles
PASS
Mileage40,011 miles
Since last MOT+3,602 miles
PASS
Mileage36,409 miles
Since last MOT+6,557 miles
PASS
Mileage29,852 miles
Since last MOT+8,587 miles
PASS
Mileage21,265 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper

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W10B16A

Cylinder head cracking

Cracks develop in the head, leading to compression loss and oil burning.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 AYB
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About RA06 AYB

What car is RA06 AYB?

RA06 AYB is an white Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.

What is the mileage of RA06 AYB?

The last recorded mileage for RA06 AYB was 93,782 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA06 AYB passed its MOT?

RA06 AYB has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2025.

Is RA06 AYB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA06 AYB is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is RA06 AYB?

RA06 AYB is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.