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AJ06 PKE

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,966 mi
Last recorded148,966 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 PKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 148,966 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery not fully secure

Fail 2 Jun 2023 148,966 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery not fully secure

Pass 30 Mar 2022 143,495 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 143,474 miles

Front both brake discs corroded inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2019 143,474 miles

Front both brake discs corroded inner edge

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 131,950 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2017 130,384 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 126,776 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

front exhaust flex worn

nearside rear tyre has large cut but no ply or cords showing

offside rear tyre cracking on edges of tread

slight play front steering arms

Pass 21 May 2015 121,308 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 110,128 miles

front steering arms have slight play.

nearside rear tyre has large cut in, but no ply or cords showing.

Pass 15 May 2013 92,453 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 74,706 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a large split, but no ply or cords showing

Pass 20 May 2011 60,265 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 47,753 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 35,291 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 PKE is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 PKE, 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 PKE is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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The MOT history for AJ06 PKE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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