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AF06 ZXB

2006 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,555 mi
Last recorded187,555 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astravan110,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 ZXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 187,555 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 167,684 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f chassis bolt loose

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 167,684 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f chassis bolt loose

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 156,083 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 146,060 miles

Both rear tyre treads worn on inner shoulders close to limit (195/60 HR 15)

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front rosd wheel inner rim dented

Nearside front tyre tread worn low on inner shoulder

Offside front tyre tread worn low on both shoulders

Fail 7 Nov 2013 146,060 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front tyre treads worn on inner shoulders and close to limit

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear road wheel inner rim dented

Nearside rear tyre tread worn low on inner shoulder

Offside rear tyre tread worn low on both shoulders (195/60 HR 15)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 124,721 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 104,363 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 98,911 miles

o/s/r tyre bald on edge

Pass 15 Mar 2010 76,511 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing low and just bald on edges

Fail 12 Mar 2010 76,462 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing low and just bald on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2009 56,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Mar 2009 56,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

large nail in n/s/rear tyre

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?

Based on 679,643 MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
7,780
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
58,240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 35,295
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,913
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,092
position lamp(s) not working 17,431
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,678
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AF06 ZXB is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 110,337 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astravan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 35,295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF06 ZXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astravan typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 20 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF06 ZXB is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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