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A4 JBN

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,861 mi
Last recorded88,861 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 JBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 88,861 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in same tyre ()

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 30 May 2017 88,861 miles

Braking system leaking At join between offside front to rear brake pipe and rear brake flexi (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in same tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported Front to rear, at rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 88,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play inner rack (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

n/s sill damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2016 84,865 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Inner rods slight play

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)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 84,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Inner rods slight play

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)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 78,171 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2014 70,047 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 70,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 62,847 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2012 53,876 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 53,876 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 40,790 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 30,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 22,843 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 22,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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A4 JBN is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A4 JBN, 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 A4 JBN registered?

A4 JBN is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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