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AD06 XDB

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

116,471 mi
Last recorded116,471 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 XDB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 116,471 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion on chassis where subframe secures both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 13 Oct 2025 116,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion on chassis where subframe secures both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Oct 2024 106,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 98,008 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 98,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 95,124 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 95,124 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 93,494 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 92,216 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 92,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 91,179 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 91,179 miles

Nearside Front Outer Power steering component leaking rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 87,352 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lenses beginning to deteriorate o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SLIGHT DAMAGE BUT PREVENTING THE INGRESS OF DIRT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 80,599 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces corroded and pads c60% worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight lead from N/S rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

O/S/F N/S/F and O/S/R tyres beginning to crack/perish in tread pattern

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 80,599 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces corroded and pads c60% worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight lead from N/S rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

O/S/F N/S/F and O/S/R tyres beginning to crack/perish in tread pattern

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 75,007 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 63,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 56,227 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

minor imbalance on front service brake at first application

Pass 20 Jul 2013 45,674 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 45,674 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 35,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2011 26,155 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 20,671 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 17,520 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 XDB is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XDB, 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 XDB is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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