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AB06 VLB

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,884 mi
Last recorded112,884 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB06 VLB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 112,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 107,945 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 104,865 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 104,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 102,467 miles

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

Windscreen got crack outside swap area

Fail 29 Mar 2017 102,467 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen got crack outside swap area

Pass 24 Mar 2016 93,552 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 93,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,096 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 72,109 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 62,470 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 62,470 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 53,677 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,039 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 32,568 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 27,076 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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AB06 VLB is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AB06 VLB, 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 AB06 VLB registered?

AB06 VLB is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is AB06 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB06 VLB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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