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AF06 HGJ

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

66,228 mi
Last recorded66,228 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 HGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 66,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 65,539 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2024 63,023 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 62,725 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 62,533 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Feb 2021 62,129 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2020 61,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Feb 2020 61,346 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 58,555 miles

Nearside Front slight play track rod.

front blades poor

Pass 20 Feb 2018 56,097 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 52,872 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pedal rubbers worn

Pass 25 Feb 2016 49,061 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal rubber worn.

clutch pedal rubber worn.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 45,497 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 42,546 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 37,326 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 32,405 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,574 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 22,784 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 17,997 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 HGJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HGJ, 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 HGJ registered?

AF06 HGJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is AF06 HGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 HGJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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