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YM55 VAA

2006 Opel Astra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,791 mi
Last recorded99,791 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 2006 Opel Astra115,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 VAA
MakeOpel
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 99,791 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 89,347 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 74,418 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 59,354 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 59,354 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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YM55 VAA is a 2006 Opel Astra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 YM55 VAA, 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

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What year was YM55 VAA registered?

YM55 VAA is a 2006 Opel Astra, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is YM55 VAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM55 VAA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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