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AF05 FMK

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,936 mi
Last recorded142,936 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 FMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 142,936 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 142,738 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 133,484 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 133,436 miles

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 127,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 8 Nov 2014 115,870 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 115,870 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 107,859 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 102,970 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 92,742 miles

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

os ns rear brake discs corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2010 82,264 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 82,264 miles

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

n/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2009 71,503 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 58,415 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 58,415 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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AF05 FMK is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF05 FMK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF05 FMK registered?

AF05 FMK is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AF05 FMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 FMK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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