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AF06 CWU

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,905 mi
Last recorded131,905 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 CWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 131,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 131,392 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 130,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 128,323 miles

Front Lower both wishbones rear bushes worn/play/poor

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamps discoloured/poor patterns

n/s/f door checkstrap loose

n/s/r tyre worn/distorted inner edge

rear brake pipes,o/s/f subframe,rear axle-corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2021 128,266 miles

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

Front Lower both wishbones rear bushes worn/play/poor

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamps discoloured/poor patterns

n/s/f door checkstrap loose

n/s/r tyre worn/distorted inner edge

rear brake pipes,o/s/f subframe,rear axle-corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2020 126,429 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rears (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamps discoloured,patterns marginal (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake effort on limit

n/s headlamp loose

n/s/r shock absorber leaking

rear tyres worn/distorted inner edges

steering rack noise/wear/play

suspension components,subframes,axle-corroded

wipers smearing

Fail 11 Nov 2020 126,407 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust joint detached/blowing/insecure,emissions erratic (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rears (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamps discoloured,patterns marginal (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front discs inner faces rotten

handbrake effort on limit

n/s headlamp loose

n/s/r shock absorber leaking

rear tyres worn/distorted inner edges

steering rack noise/wear/play

suspension components,subframes,axle-corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 10 May 2019 120,359 miles

play to rack- inner joints

uneven wear to rear tyres

both rear shocks weeping

corrosion to- subframe, suspension components, braking components ,hub components & rear axle,

front screen chipped

Pass 16 May 2018 118,213 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 118,213 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2017 117,308 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

rear tyres have high/lows inner edges

Fail 8 May 2017 117,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

rear tyres have high/lows inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2016 104,184 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)

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

both front inner steering arms have slight play

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 17 Apr 2015 93,417 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 82,433 miles

slight play in front steering arms.

Pass 14 May 2013 74,379 miles

Offside and nearside steering arms have slight play in

Fail 10 May 2013 74,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside and nearside steering arms have slight play in

Pass 10 May 2012 61,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 49,329 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 36,751 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 36,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 24,555 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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AF06 CWU is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AF06 CWU, 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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AF06 CWU is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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