CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF06 EWS

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1248cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,150 mi
Last recorded120,150 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 120,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking

Oil leak Major.. Oil level minimum level ()

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 120,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking

Oil leak Major.. Oil level minimum level ()

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 104,298 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 95,527 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 95,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 91,683 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 91,683 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 86,158 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 85,819 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2012 80,736 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 69,892 miles

Front tyres starting to wear smooth inner edges

Front wipers leaving windscreen slightly smeary

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 52,145 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubber pads worn.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 42,392 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

front wipers smear the screen in operation

rear discs rusty on inner faces

slight play felt in both front inner track rod joints (tie rods)

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF06 EWS is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EWS, 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

How do I check the history of AF06 EWS?

You can check the full history of AF06 EWS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF06 EWS registered?

AF06 EWS is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 August 2006.

Is AF06 EWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 EWS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF06 EWS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF06 EWS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.