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BU06 ZHR

2006 Vauxhall Astravan

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,840 mi
Last recorded114,840 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astravan110,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 ZHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 114,840 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 114,840 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 114,167 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 114,167 miles

Nearside Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 112,938 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 112,938 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 109,713 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 105,232 miles

all other brake pipes covered in grease/underseal

rear off side wheel stiff to turn by hand/slight bind

Fail 13 Jan 2021 105,323 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

all other brake pipes covered in grease/underseal

rear off side wheel stiff to turn by hand/slight bind

Pass 9 Jan 2020 102,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

offside rear handbrake effort lower than nearside rear

Pass 5 Jan 2019 98,501 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 98,501 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2016 88,911 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front both side (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipoes (3.6.B.2c)

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

os rear shock cover missing showing signs of corosion

slight brake on front

slight noise on rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Feb 2015 80,646 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 72,763 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 64,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 64,803 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 58,105 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 50,350 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,214 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 41,213 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 30,743 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 ZHR is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZHR, 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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What year was BU06 ZHR registered?

BU06 ZHR is a 2006 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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