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262 GKK

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

138,040 mi
Last recorded138,040 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration262 GKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 138,040 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 135,652 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 133,881 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 128,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 123,410 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 99,876 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 89,214 miles

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 5 Sep 2018 80,398 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 70,264 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 61,964 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 53,671 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 42,406 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 34,959 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 30,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 28,948 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 28,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 26,148 miles

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

underside of fuel tank has a slight misting of diesel

Pass 11 Mar 2009 21,351 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 21,351 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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262 GKK is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 75,271 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 262 GKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 20 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 262 GKK registered?

262 GKK is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 March 2006.

Is 262 GKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 262 GKK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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