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AJ06 DTZ

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

225,587 mi
Last recorded225,587 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 DTZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 225,587 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2023 225,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 210,204 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 210,011 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 196,446 miles

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

both front tyres ON LIMIT !!!!!!!!

Pass 19 Jun 2020 180,225 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 180,079 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 163,086 miles

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

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

n/s park brake low reading suggest further investiagation

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2018 149,826 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 149,826 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 135,454 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 135,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 120,411 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 104,941 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 88,611 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 75,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 63,394 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 55,916 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 42,358 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 34,797 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 34,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 DTZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DTZ, 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 DTZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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