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AD06 UKJ

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,537 mi
Last recorded163,537 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 UKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 163,537 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 163,537 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 153,002 miles

Engine oil lek

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Mirror casing missing

Fail 16 Mar 2019 152,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Engine oil lek

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edges corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Mirror casing missing

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

Pass 11 Mar 2018 144,828 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 128,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding

Parking brake performance just acceptable recommend further inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2016 122,175 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)

Tyre size 195/65 R15 T

Fail 21 Feb 2016 122,173 miles

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

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

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

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)

Tyre size 195/65 R15 T

Pass 3 Mar 2015 103,847 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 87,603 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 87,603 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 3 Nov 2012 79,474 miles

o/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 29 Oct 2011 69,549 miles

all discs showing scores

chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Oct 2010 50,689 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 31,924 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 30,857 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s & o/s rear seat belts not checked, Due to child seats fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2009 30,857 miles

n/s & o/s rear seat belts not checked, Due to child seats fitted

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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AD06 UKJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AD06 UKJ, 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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AD06 UKJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 August 2006.

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