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GT06 EAM

2006 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

190,200 mi
Last recorded190,200 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Opel Astra115,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT06 EAM
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 190,200 miles

Engine light is on.

Exhaust front pipe is cracked and blowing.

Front brake disc inner surfaces are in poor condition.

Headlights are deteriorating.

N/S/F drop link is worn.

Play in the wiper linkage.

Various oil leaks.

Fail 5 Dec 2017 190,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine light is on.

Exhaust front pipe is cracked and blowing.

Front brake disc inner surfaces are in poor condition.

Headlights are deteriorating.

N/S/F drop link is worn.

Play in the wiper linkage.

Various oil leaks.

Pass 25 Nov 2016 179,174 miles

Front tyres are wearing more on the inner edges.

O/S/F tyre is worn almost to the limit (2mm).

Slight oil leaks.

Fail 25 Nov 2016 179,174 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

EML light is on.

Front tyres are wearing more on the inner edges.

O/S/F tyre is worn almost to the limit (2mm).

Slight oil leaks.

Pass 24 Oct 2015 168,854 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 168,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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GT06 EAM is a 2006 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GT06 EAM, 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 GT06 EAM registered?

GT06 EAM is a 2006 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is GT06 EAM safe to buy?

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