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AB06 DAB

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,273 mi
Last recorded127,273 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB06 DAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 127,273 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 119,388 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 119,388 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 111,576 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 97,212 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 97,212 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 87,633 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 87,633 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 81,492 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside and Offside front tyres have cuts in tread.

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 68,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 68,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre slight damage on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre slightly defomed

Pass 10 Nov 2011 54,796 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre has damage to the outter side wall but not exposing cords

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Nov 2011 54,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre has damage to the outter side wall but not exposing cords

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Nov 2010 42,407 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,805 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 29,805 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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AB06 DAB is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AB06 DAB, 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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AB06 DAB is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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