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AF06 OBJ

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,117 mi
Last recorded105,117 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 OBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 105,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 97,832 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 92,208 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 92,208 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 91,013 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 91,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 87,325 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 87,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 84,378 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 82,411 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 77,068 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 77,068 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2017 69,703 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2016 56,408 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 54,812 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2015 53,831 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 51,984 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 46,831 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 40,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disks are worn

Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,985 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 29,999 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 24,494 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 OBJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OBJ, 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

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What year was AF06 OBJ registered?

AF06 OBJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is AF06 OBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 OBJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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