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AF06 OBV

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,659 mi
Last recorded48,659 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 OBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 48,659 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 48,657 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 40,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 40,070 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to upper shaft n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on suspension and braking components

Fail 14 Aug 2021 40,066 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s lenses (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to upper shaft n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on suspension and braking components

Pass 14 Aug 2020 46,406 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 38,805 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 38,805 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 37,815 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 37,812 miles

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 36,546 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 36,354 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 35,627 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 34,761 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 33,531 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 32,138 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 30,527 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 28,455 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 26,632 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 24,049 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 OBV is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OBV, 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 OBV is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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