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AF06 DWY

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,550 mi
Last recorded136,550 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 DWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 136,550 miles

engine light on

Pass 26 Aug 2014 116,543 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 116,537 miles

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Front 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 96,557 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 96,553 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 81,971 miles

both inner steering arms have play

Pass 26 Jul 2011 69,178 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

boot latch slightly sticking

Pass 4 Aug 2010 58,197 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 48,468 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 39,335 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 39,334 miles

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

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

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 DWY is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AF06 DWY, 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 AF06 DWY registered?

AF06 DWY is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 April 2006.

Is AF06 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 DWY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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