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A9 YYE

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,789 mi
Last recorded103,789 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 YYE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 103,789 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 93,681 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil lake

Fail 4 Feb 2016 93,674 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing both (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing both (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil lake

Pass 25 May 2015 82,340 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 50,426 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2014 50,426 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 41,217 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 41,217 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Near side front tyre inner sidewall cracked, but not deep enough to reach the chords

Pass 12 Mar 2012 35,234 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 28,240 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,488 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 22,487 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 19,975 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)

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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A9 YYE is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A9 YYE, 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 A9 YYE registered?

A9 YYE is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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