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A2 JBU

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

134,588 mi
Last recorded134,588 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 JBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 134,588 miles

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

Rear nearside and offside suspension beam mounting bushes worn

exhaust system corrosion evident

Fail 23 Feb 2026 134,588 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear nearside and offside suspension beam mounting bushes worn

exhaust system corrosion evident

Pass 3 Mar 2025 129,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear nearside and offside suspension beam mounting bushes worn

exhaust system corrosion evident

Pass 19 Jan 2024 124,706 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear nearside and offside suspension beam mounting bushes worn

park brake lever travel evident

Pass 24 Jan 2023 120,887 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake travel slightly high

nearside and offside rear axle bushes perished heavily

Pass 20 Jan 2022 118,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 111,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2019 103,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 96,125 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside and offside headlamps slightly reduced output

Pass 6 Sep 2017 90,325 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 84,658 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 78,080 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 75,255 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 13 May 2013 69,804 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 69,793 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 61,227 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 51,706 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 48,721 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS INNER SIDES SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,405 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE AND WHEEL SLIGHT DAMAGED.

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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A2 JBU is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,998cc 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 A2 JBU, 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 A2 JBU registered?

A2 JBU is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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