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AF06 HGD

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,551 mi
Last recorded84,551 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 HGD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2022 84,551 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flex pipe to Drum Backplate (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Body to Arm Bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Body to arm Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 74,914 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 65,889 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 65,887 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 53,592 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 53,565 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 44,589 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 44,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 42,306 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 42,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 41,351 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 39,828 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 36,898 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 36,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,164 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 31,164 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 25,895 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 20,254 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 14,875 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 10,855 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 HGD is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HGD, 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 HGD is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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