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AE56 YFN

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,364 mi
Last recorded72,364 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 YFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 72,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering operation very light

Pass 3 Nov 2021 68,913 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 68,905 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 67,609 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 67,605 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 66,653 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 66,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that directional stability is impaired both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2018 64,599 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 64,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 62,935 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 62,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 60,209 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 54,196 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe at flexy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 54,195 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe at flexy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 43,644 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 32,951 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 27,724 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 24,273 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 18,642 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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AE56 YFN is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AE56 YFN, 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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AE56 YFN is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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