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AJ06 DRX

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,319 mi
Last recorded107,319 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 107,319 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019

Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 107,217 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 102,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 99,459 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 99,459 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 91,579 miles

nearside rear worn to limit in places

Pass 29 Jan 2015 84,870 miles

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 22 Jan 2014 78,456 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 67,527 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 55,826 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 39,007 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 26,531 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,782 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres, wearing on inner edges.

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 DRX is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DRX, 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 AJ06 DRX registered?

AJ06 DRX is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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