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AJ06 VVB

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,302 mi
Last recorded106,302 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 VVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 106,302 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 96,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 82,705 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 82,705 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaking excessive gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 70,235 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 61,671 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 54,768 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

Both handbrake cable dust covers split

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 50,261 miles

All brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2013 46,469 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 39,892 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)

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2010 33,056 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 26,345 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 VVB is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VVB, 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 VVB is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 June 2006.

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