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AJ06 VUX

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

188,855 mi
Last recorded188,855 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 188,855 miles

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

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

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced and survived corrosion assessment tool at time of test

Pass 6 Aug 2024 177,229 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not getting excessive but getting more advanced

Fail 6 Aug 2024 177,229 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not getting excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 11 Aug 2023 163,038 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 147,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 139,854 miles

Exhaust and mountings corroded

Front brake discs very worn and corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Nov 2020 130,917 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight exhaust leak

Slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack ends

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2020 130,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight exhaust leak

Slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack ends

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2019 119,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

exhaust corroded

play in steering rack

rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 May 2018 107,762 miles

Front brake discs corroded and lipped

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 107,762 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake discs corroded and lipped

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 99,136 miles

front tyres cracking

rear tyres worn and cracking

Pass 23 May 2016 87,984 miles

both front tyres cracking

rear tyres cracking and worn

Pass 12 May 2015 79,033 miles

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

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

Rear tyres wearing slightly unevenly on inner edges

n/s/f headlamp beam pattern slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2014 70,008 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly to 2-3mm

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm but more worn on edge

Pass 21 May 2013 59,671 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 59,671 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2012 51,393 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2011 42,257 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 35,073 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 27,556 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 VUX is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VUX, 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 VUX registered?

AJ06 VUX is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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