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7638 PJ

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Turquoise Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

31,081 mi
Last recorded31,081 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7638 PJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 31,081 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 29,387 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nearside and offside (5.2.3 (l))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 27,681 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 26,182 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 24,582 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 23,738 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 22,835 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 21,645 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 20,413 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 20,413 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 19,460 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 18,728 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 18,041 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 17,380 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 16,847 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 16,339 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 15,070 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 12,094 miles

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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7638 PJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Turquoise with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 7638 PJ, 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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7638 PJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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