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OU55 LFR

2006 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,948 mi
Last recorded73,948 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Opel Astra115,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 LFR
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 73,948 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2026 73,948 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 67,237 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 61,690 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 55,783 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 55,783 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 51,118 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 51,115 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 44,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND PERISHED. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CUT AND PERISHED. 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 44,002 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND PERISHED. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CUT AND PERISHED. 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 40,429 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres all perished

Pass 14 Mar 2019 37,843 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE - BOTH FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES QUITE HEAVILY PERISHED AND HAVE CUTS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 37,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE - BOTH FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES QUITE HEAVILY PERISHED AND HAVE CUTS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 34,027 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 29,558 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 29,291 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 29,035 miles

X2 N/S TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 4 Oct 2013 28,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 28,851 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 26,590 miles

X4 TYRES CUTS BUT UNABLE TO SEE CORDS AND PERISHED

Pass 1 Jul 2010 22,121 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 19,482 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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OU55 LFR is a 2006 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OU55 LFR, 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 OU55 LFR registered?

OU55 LFR is a 2006 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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