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AE56 ZXO

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,408 mi
Last recorded156,408 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 ZXO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 156,408 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 156,273 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 142,751 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak from turbo aera

rear axle beam bushes slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2016 128,824 miles

Fuel filter housing damp

Noise from external drive belts

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack inner joints are badly worn

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 128,227 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fuel filter housing damp

Noise from external drive belts

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack inner joints are badly worn

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 123,811 miles

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

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 6 Nov 2014 118,914 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 118,914 miles

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

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

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

sump corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 113,984 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyres are slightly perrished and wearing close to wear bars

engine sump corroded

front exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2013 113,984 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyres are slightly perrished and wearing close to wear bars

engine sump corroded

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 106,056 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to check rear seat belts due to rear seats down and boot loaded at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2011 89,408 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 78,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

antislip provision worn but not insecure.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 78,712 miles

antislip provision worn but not insecure.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 66,092 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 66,092 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZXO is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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