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AJ06 ARZ

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,899 mi
Last recorded77,899 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 ARZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 77,899 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 77,899 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle mounting bush yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 72,389 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 72,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 67,733 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 63,951 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 57,274 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 57,242 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 51,356 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 50,915 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 50,910 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 47,841 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 45,499 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 43,210 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 41,420 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 36,146 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,223 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 24,987 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 19,868 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres low and bald on inner edge with 3/4 tread @ 1.6mm

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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AJ06 ARZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AJ06 ARZ, 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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AJ06 ARZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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