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E8 ESJ

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests45 (37 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate82.2%

Mileage

117,019 mi
Last recorded117,019 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 ESJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

37 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 117,019 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2025 89,555 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 111,029 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 111,021 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test junk hanging from mirror

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 71,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 109,416 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 64,105 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 64,104 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 108,299 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 108,299 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 59,690 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 59,672 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 107,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Cross arm ball joint in knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 13 Aug 2021 57,885 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 104,502 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Worn on right had edge (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 56,476 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 55,319 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 97,161 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 53,652 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 89,560 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front cuts in both inner and outer sidewalls

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine shields fitted

handbrake release handle broken

Fail 5 May 2018 89,547 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (cross shaft) (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front cuts in both inner and outer sidewalls

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine shields fitted

handbrake release handle broken

Pass 5 Aug 2017 51,315 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 81,565 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2016 49,089 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 66,772 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 46,260 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 67,104 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 67,104 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 42,794 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 55,869 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 55,863 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 39,808 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 43,604 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 36,766 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 36,964 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 33,930 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,604 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 30,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 31,748 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 24,340 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 27,739 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 18,424 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 25,171 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 22,983 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 20,102 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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E8 ESJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.2%.

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 E8 ESJ, 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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E8 ESJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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