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FM56 YFG

2006 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

252,189 mi
Last recorded252,189 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Opel Astra115,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 YFG
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 May 2025 252,189 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2024 227,580 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2023 201,585 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 177,067 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 156,128 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 131,139 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 115,015 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 98,536 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 81,930 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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FM56 YFG is a 2006 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FM56 YFG, 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 FM56 YFG registered?

FM56 YFG is a 2006 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is FM56 YFG safe to buy?

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