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AJ06 HTP

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

65,299 mi
Last recorded65,299 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 HTP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 65,299 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 64,255 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 64,249 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 62,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 62,720 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no emissions detected due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 61,481 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 60,824 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 60,261 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 60,258 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 58,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 56,921 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 56,921 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2017 54,597 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

engine covers fitted

Fail 30 May 2017 54,450 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

engine covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 51,273 miles

Front brake pads worn approx. 80%

Rear brake pads quite worn approx. 70%

Pass 2 Jun 2015 48,708 miles

Both Front Coil Springs Rusty/Corroded.

Fail 22 May 2015 48,618 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both Front Coil Springs Rusty/Corroded.

Pass 21 May 2014 45,527 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 41,409 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 41,409 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 37,479 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)

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Fail 18 May 2012 37,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 28 May 2011 33,659 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 33,638 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 25 May 2010 29,245 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres are weathered on tread

Pass 20 May 2009 24,507 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking

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 HTP is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HTP, 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 HTP registered?

AJ06 HTP is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 May 2006.

Is AJ06 HTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ06 HTP shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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