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BX06 DCV

2006 Opel Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,220 mi
Last recorded151,220 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Opel Astra115,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 DCV
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 151,220 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns/os (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 151,220 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns/os (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 146,853 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 140,792 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside temporary wing mirror glass fitted

base of windscreen damaged

rear exhaust silencer support brackets broken off (2/3)

Pass 9 Jul 2018 148,940 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 109,187 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 29 Jun 2016 100,477 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 90,577 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 90,577 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 83,081 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 74,223 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 74,223 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 60,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 50,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside front brake pipes to flexi hoses slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2011 50,615 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside and offsdide front tyres have small cuts in tread

nearside and offside front brake pipes to flexi hoses slightly corroded

nearside and offside front tyres close to legal limits and worn on tread shoulders

nearside rear tyre TREAD ON LEGAL LIMITS CHANGE A.S.A.P worn on tread shoulders

Pass 22 Jul 2010 40,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 31,217 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 31,217 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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BX06 DCV is a 2006 Opel Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX06 DCV, 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 BX06 DCV registered?

BX06 DCV is a 2006 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is BX06 DCV safe to buy?

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