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AJ06 VVF

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,249 mi
Last recorded147,249 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 VVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 147,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 140,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 134,920 miles

Engine oil leaked

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2019 134,920 miles

Engine oil leaked

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 129,747 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern only just acceptable (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus cracking and perishing on outer tread but can not see cords at this time (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern only just acceptable (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 129,747 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern only just acceptable (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus cracking and perishing on outer tread but can not see cords at this time (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern only just acceptable (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 125,338 miles

ECM light On

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 125,338 miles

ECM light On

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 120,082 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 116,005 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 111,122 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 89,252 miles

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

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

ecu light on

Pass 24 Jan 2013 89,252 miles

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

ecu light on

Pass 23 Jan 2012 67,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 67,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 45,605 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s wing mirror casting damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2010 30,414 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 12,801 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 VVF is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 75,271 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VVF, 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 VVF is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 May 2006.

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