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AJ06 OCA

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

231,025 mi
Last recorded231,025 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 231,025 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 214,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear top coil spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both outer sills both rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2022 196,478 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 180,740 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

recommend park brake be serviced

Pass 3 Apr 2020 168,369 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 154,839 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 140,280 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 124,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 122,388 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 97,230 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 80,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2013 63,091 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 May 2012 49,644 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 49,644 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 44,843 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 39,570 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 34,837 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 OCA is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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

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