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A15 OBW

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

203,125 mi
Last recorded203,125 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 OBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 203,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 186,553 miles

All brake pipes showing corrosion

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 170,745 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 170,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush nsf rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 154,583 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 154,483 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 139,055 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside rear tyre pressure low

Fail 1 Dec 2014 139,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 20 Nov 2013 123,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear on inside edge.

Fail 20 Nov 2013 123,033 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front wheel alignment needs checking as front tyres heavily worn on inside edges.

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear on inside edge.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 103,333 miles

noise on engine

o/s/r tyre running off inside edge

Fail 24 Oct 2012 103,264 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

noise on engine

o/s/r tyre running off inside edge

Pass 2 Nov 2011 83,955 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 83,955 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 27 Oct 2010 64,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs are worn , advise replacement when brake pads are next replaced.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 41,046 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorated & starting to crack

Fail 29 Oct 2009 41,046 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated & starting to crack

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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A15 OBW is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A15 OBW, 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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A15 OBW is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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