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AE56 ZRN

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,353 mi
Last recorded120,353 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 120,353 miles

BOTH rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 110,635 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 110,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front inner steering rod has slight play

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 100,929 miles

front brake discs in very poor condition

slight play in steering rack

small chip in windscreen

un-even front tyre wear

Fail 17 Feb 2015 100,929 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs in very poor condition

slight play in steering rack

small chip in windscreen

un-even front tyre wear

Pass 6 Feb 2014 92,755 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 91,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 81,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 59,916 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 47,870 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 47,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 33,329 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 ZRN is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AE56 ZRN, 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 ZRN registered?

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

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