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RFZ 1696

2006 Opel Astra

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,740 mi
Last recorded120,740 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Opel Astra115,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFZ 1696
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2021 120,740 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 114,148 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 114,113 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 105,704 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 105,687 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 96,504 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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RFZ 1696 is a 2006 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel 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 RFZ 1696, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RFZ 1696?

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What year was RFZ 1696 registered?

RFZ 1696 is a 2006 Opel Astra, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is RFZ 1696 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFZ 1696 shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RFZ 1696 have outstanding finance?

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