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AJ06 AYB

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,484 mi
Last recorded121,484 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 AYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 121,484 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ns spring not located correctly

Fail 15 Jan 2021 121,477 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ns spring not located correctly

Pass 16 Jul 2019 129,116 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust becomingcorroded

Fail 16 Jul 2019 129,109 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust becomingcorroded

Pass 20 Jul 2018 123,679 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 123,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 116,757 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 116,757 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 110,430 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 93,390 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 70,980 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edge and cracking between tread.advise new

Fail 4 Oct 2014 70,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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both rear tyres worn inner edge and cracking between tread.advise new

Pass 22 Oct 2013 50,087 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 48,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 48,178 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,162 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 38,685 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 32,484 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 32,484 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,913 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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AJ06 AYB is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AYB, 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 AYB is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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