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A1 RPW

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,500 mi
Last recorded59,500 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 RPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 59,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 57,800 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 56,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 53,767 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 51,512 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 48,975 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 46,734 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 44,043 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 41,723 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 38,943 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 36,910 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 34,450 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 31,690 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 27,394 miles

Rear Tyres (Poor Condition)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 24,171 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 19,699 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 13,392 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 RPW is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A1 RPW registered?

A1 RPW is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 October 2006.

Is A1 RPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 RPW shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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