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AF06 DXR

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

154,551 mi
Last recorded154,551 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 DXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 154,551 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 154,532 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 147,533 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 147,522 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 139,362 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front shock coorded

general corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2015 132,006 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 131,999 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 115,825 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 115,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 103,474 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 103,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 96,683 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 96,683 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 90,340 miles

O/S Steering rack slight play

Pass 17 Aug 2009 90,314 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 90,314 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

leak on gearbox

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 DXR 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 56.3%.

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 DXR, 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 DXR registered?

AF06 DXR is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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