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VO06 FXC

2006 Opel Astra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

258,840 mi
Last recorded258,840 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Opel Astra115,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 FXC
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 258,840 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged/taped up no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2021 258,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower boot no longer preventing dirt ingress (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp glazed no beam pattern produced (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged/taped up no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2020 252,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight play both front inner track arms

Fail 7 Feb 2020 252,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight play both front inner track arms

Pass 29 Jan 2019 225,010 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2019 224,999 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2018 207,859 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 202,925 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 178,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 160,579 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 148,235 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 128,460 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 105,075 miles

advise brake inspection.....

front brake disc inner faces corroding....

front inner brake pads appear low ....

wipers smear.....

Pass 14 Mar 2011 83,738 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 74,745 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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VO06 FXC is a 2006 Opel Astra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO06 FXC, 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 VO06 FXC registered?

VO06 FXC is a 2006 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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