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AE56 ZPO

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,727 mi
Last recorded139,727 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 ZPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 139,727 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 124,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 124,179 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 123,670 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 123,651 miles

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

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 115,467 miles

turbo intercooler leaking

Fail 30 Sep 2016 115,467 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

turbo intercooler leaking

Pass 25 Sep 2015 105,174 miles

Offside Rear BABY SEAT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 25 Sep 2015 105,174 miles

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

Offside Rear BABY SEAT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 8 Sep 2014 90,984 miles

WHEEL COVERS FITTED / O/S/R TYRE 2.5MM X NAIL IN X PERRISHING / N/S/R TYRE PERRISHING / CAT CLAMP SNAPPED

Pass 10 Sep 2013 78,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R TYRE PERRISHING

Pass 21 Aug 2012 68,258 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded & lipped

both rear brake discs very corroded

eye level stop not working

Pass 9 Sep 2011 62,227 miles

rear brake discs worn/pitted

Pass 8 Sep 2010 50,275 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2009 40,568 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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 ZPO is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AE56 ZPO, 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 AE56 ZPO registered?

AE56 ZPO is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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