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A4 MEA

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

41,153 mi
Last recorded41,153 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 MEA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 41,153 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 40,026 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 38,732 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 38,732 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 37,503 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inner Wheel arch area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inner wheel arch area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 36,132 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Aug 2021 36,132 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 35,175 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 34,032 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 31,757 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 29,718 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 27,868 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 May 2015 24,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2014 22,887 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 22,887 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 20,280 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 18,194 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 16,095 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 13,680 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 11,473 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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A4 MEA is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A4 MEA, 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 MEA registered?

A4 MEA is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 June 2006.

Is A4 MEA safe to buy?

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