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A1 GVC

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,993 mi
Last recorded141,993 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 GVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 141,993 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 135,671 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 129,704 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 129,704 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 122,217 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 116,408 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 111,970 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 111,970 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2019 107,386 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 107,386 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 101,726 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 95,486 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 87,813 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 78,938 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 78,937 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 72,263 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 64,398 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 56,218 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 49,459 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 42,660 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,346 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 27,635 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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A1 GVC is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 A1 GVC, 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 A1 GVC registered?

A1 GVC is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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The MOT history for A1 GVC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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