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JM05 LEW

2006 Opel Astra

Red Petrol 1908cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,015 mi
Last recorded96,015 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Opel Astra115,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM05 LEW
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,908cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2022 96,015 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 95,448 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 95,448 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 86,732 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 70,546 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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JM05 LEW is a 2006 Opel Astra in Red with a 1,908cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JM05 LEW, 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 JM05 LEW registered?

JM05 LEW is a 2006 Opel Astra, first registered on 23 February 2006.

Is JM05 LEW safe to buy?

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