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BU06 ZFN

2006 Vauxhall Astravan

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

221,903 mi
Last recorded221,903 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astravan110,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 ZFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 221,903 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 3 Jul 2023 214,856 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 207,136 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 199,259 miles

sill covers fitted to nearside and offside

Pass 8 Jun 2020

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018
Fail 6 Apr 2018

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported pipe and hose hanging loose (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears brake ferrules corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front slight smearing

Nearside Front temporary glass fitted

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

Nearside Rear light damaged

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

centre brake light inop

coolant leak

Fail 10 Mar 2018

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Central stop lamp in op

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wing mirror has temporary glass

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2017 168,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch to under the chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 168,917 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch going under the chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch to under the chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2016

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside and o/s rear tyres wearing thin

brake pipes to front and rear brake hoses getting corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2016

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside and o/s rear tyres wearing thin

brake pipes to front and rear brake hoses getting corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2015 152,159 miles

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

brake pipes to both front brake hoses getting corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 152,159 miles

brake pipes to both front brake hoses getting corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 147,644 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 147,644 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 133,767 miles

engine oil leak

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 30 Jan 2014 133,703 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2013 122,166 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 122,166 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 94,652 miles

Play in front anti roll bar links o/s & n/s.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 77,825 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 59,122 miles

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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BU06 ZFN is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BU06 ZFN, 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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BU06 ZFN is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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