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AF06 EFE

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,621 mi
Last recorded157,621 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 157,621 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 157,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 154,530 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 154,465 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides - lens opaque (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 153,655 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 153,633 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens opaque (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 151,244 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 151,244 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 145,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 145,787 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 142,239 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 142,163 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 131,090 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 131,090 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring lower tip broken-- functions ok

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 119,561 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 119,554 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 108,070 miles

Small cut on OSF tyre tread

Pass 28 Oct 2013 96,403 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 96,348 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 89,763 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 84,117 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 78,090 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2010 78,087 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2009 70,160 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in n/s steering rack track control arm

small chips in windscreen

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 EFE is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EFE, 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 EFE is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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