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AJ06 OCC

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,958 mi
Last recorded125,958 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 125,958 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 125,957 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 115,560 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 110,171 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 110,171 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 105,544 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 105,544 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 100,152 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 93,282 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 87,490 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 79,858 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 70,964 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 70,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 60,444 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 60,444 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 52,780 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 52,423 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 45,639 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 OCC is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OCC, 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 OCC registered?

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

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The MOT history for AJ06 OCC shows 18 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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