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BT06 UYU

2006 Vauxhall Astravan

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

266,712 mi
Last recorded266,712 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astravan110,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 UYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 266,712 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 257,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 257,494 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 247,462 miles

Engine MIL showing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

windscreen wiper dont park automaticaly

Pass 27 May 2021 238,704 miles

Engine MIL showing

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of centre brake pipe before union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wiper motor poor

Fail 26 May 2021 238,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator not working All lights inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in front of clamp to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL showing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack on pipe into catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of centre brake pipe before union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wiper motor poor

Pass 3 Jun 2020 230,611 miles

Hazard warning light switch poor

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 230,610 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning light switch poor

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin breaking away

Pass 24 May 2019 223,370 miles

front pads low

front tyres3mm worn edges

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge near limit

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 24 May 2019 223,370 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

front pads low

front tyres3mm worn edges

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge near limit

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 24 May 2018 212,108 miles

Engine service light lit but not engine MIL

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside small split in wiper blade

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded and peeling away

Fail 23 May 2018 212,108 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by subframe mounting (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe across floor to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Engine service light lit but not engine MIL

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside small split in wiper blade

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded and peeling away

Pass 23 May 2017 196,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose by chassis/subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear silencer outer skin breaking away

Fail 23 May 2017 196,420 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose by chassis/subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear silencer outer skin breaking away

Pass 28 May 2016 184,625 miles

Offside Front metal brake pipe rusty

rear exhaust rusty

wiper blades poor

Fail 28 May 2016 184,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front metal brake pipe rusty

rear exhaust rusty

wiper blades poor

Pass 16 May 2015 172,627 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear silencer outer skin peeling away

Slight coolant leak from pipe clip

Windscreen wipers don't self park

Fail 16 May 2015 172,627 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear silencer outer skin peeling away

Slight coolant leak from pipe clip

Windscreen wipers don't self park

Pass 16 May 2014 157,338 miles

Brake pedal rubber starting to split

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

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

Wipers not always self parking

Fail 16 May 2014 157,338 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal rubber starting to split

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

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

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

Wipers not always self parking

Pass 24 May 2013 143,327 miles

both rear tyres worn badly out of shape

Fail 24 May 2013 143,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres worn badly out of shape

Pass 20 Apr 2012 127,575 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 20 Apr 2012 127,575 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 25 Nov 2010 105,305 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 80,592 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 51,001 miles

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?

Based on 679,643 MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
7,780
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
58,240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 35,295
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,913
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,092
position lamp(s) not working 17,431
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,678
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BT06 UYU is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 110,337 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 Astravan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 35,295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT06 UYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astravan typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 20 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT06 UYU is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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