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AX56 TGU

2006 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,897 mi
Last recorded161,897 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Opel Astra115,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX56 TGU
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 161,897 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 156,997 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 156,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 150,037 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 150,037 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 144,272 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 134,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in "B" zone (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle has LPG system fitted, not operational when presented for test.

Fail 27 Nov 2019 134,155 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in "B" zone (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle has LPG system fitted, not operational when presented for test.

Pass 14 Jan 2019 127,960 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 127,960 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 116,289 miles

phone holder more than 40mm in drivers view area of windscreen (removed)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 101,120 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 101,120 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both light aims too high + too far right (adjusted)

How Reliable is the Opel Astra?

Based on 26,435 MOT tests across 2,496 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,737
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,212
position lamp(s) not working 748
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 621
Stop lamp not working 589
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AX56 TGU is a 2006 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2006 Opel Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 115,758 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 Opel Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,737 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX56 TGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Opel Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AX56 TGU registered?

AX56 TGU is a 2006 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AX56 TGU safe to buy?

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