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N445 SMY

2006 Chevrolet Astro

White Petrol 4290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,744 mi
Last recorded72,744 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Astro84,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN445 SMY
MakeChevrolet
ModelAstro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,290cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 72,744 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear leaf spring slightly splayed

Surface corrosion under body

Fail 29 Feb 2024 72,744 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear leaf spring slightly splayed

Surface corrosion under body

Pass 30 Oct 2020 72,739 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion underbody

Pass 8 Aug 2017 72,728 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres starting to perrish

Fail 7 Aug 2017 72,728 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 10 Jun 2016 116,994 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in nearside steering joint off drop arm

slight play in offside steering arm off drop arm

Pass 3 Jul 2015 72,690 miles

all steering ball joint have slight play

Fail 22 Jun 2015 72,686 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all steering ball joint have slight play

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2012 72,670 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 72,570 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 72,567 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 71,236 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 66,945 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Astro?

Based on 6,740 MOT tests across 567 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
2,155
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
567
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 266
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 169
Steering pivot point has excessive play 155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 150
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 137
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N445 SMY is a 2006 Chevrolet Astro in White with a 4,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Chevrolet Astro models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 84,093 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 Chevrolet Astro fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 266 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N445 SMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Astro typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 20 years old, this Chevrolet Astro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N445 SMY is a 2006 Chevrolet Astro, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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