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AF06 OBW

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,770 mi
Last recorded127,770 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 OBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 127,770 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 123,041 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 112,805 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 112,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 96,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front side windows above manufactors tint

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,272 miles

driver and passangers side windows above manufactors tint

Fail 9 Apr 2014 73,169 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 57,463 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 56,131 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 52,797 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,955 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 26,669 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 OBW is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OBW, 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 OBW registered?

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

Is AF06 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 OBW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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