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FB06 OSY

2006 Opel Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

231,743 mi
Last recorded231,743 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Opel Astra115,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB06 OSY
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 231,743 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 217,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2024 217,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 211,494 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 208,623 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 204,479 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2020 198,638 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 193,449 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 193,449 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 185,085 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 185,085 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 177,231 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 156,132 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 156,132 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 133,480 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Apr 2014 107,852 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 91,312 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 79,472 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 67,136 miles

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 13 May 2010 51,102 miles

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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FB06 OSY is a 2006 Opel Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FB06 OSY, 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 FB06 OSY registered?

FB06 OSY is a 2006 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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