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AF06 RDX

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,577 mi
Last recorded181,577 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 RDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2021 181,577 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Both headlamps deteriorated deteriorated - borderline

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively borderline (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil and coolant residue on engine

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

Sealant around sump plug

Slight corrosion to offside front chassis leg

Slight engine noise

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 178,661 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 178,661 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak heavy misfire from engine (8.2.1.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 172,420 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ALL Joints (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Manifold has slight blow, upon initial load. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 161,485 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 161,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 143,304 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 119,994 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre out of shape

slight play inner front steering arms

Pass 10 Feb 2015 105,390 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in front steering arms

Pass 7 Feb 2014 91,956 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in front steering arms

Pass 21 Feb 2013 78,750 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

front steering arms have slight play in them.

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2012 66,607 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 66,607 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 60,182 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 48,319 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 36,293 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 RDX is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RDX, 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 RDX is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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