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AJ06 OBV

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,656 mi
Last recorded124,656 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 OBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 124,656 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front no. plate deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2014 124,646 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front no. plate deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 107,724 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 101,112 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 101,112 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 90,031 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 75,369 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 58,582 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 58,582 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 OBV is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OBV, 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 OBV registered?

AJ06 OBV is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 June 2006.

Is AJ06 OBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ06 OBV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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