2006 Vauxhall Astra Van · 5,486 MOT tests
2006 Vauxhall Astra Van reliability
2006 Vauxhall Astra Vans fail 46% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 9 Astra Van years (5,486 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astra Vans: 45%)
- 46%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astra Vans: 45%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 147,383
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,486
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: about average for its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 10.9% of tests fail here (45% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 73% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Vauxhall Astra Van
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.2%
- Suspension21.6%
- Brakes20.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.7%
- Tyres8.3%
- Body, chassis and structure6.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.17%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 7.69%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Position lamp not working 5.4%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 5.38%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 4.48%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.99%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (33.83%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (18.74%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.74%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (10.44%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.7%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.53%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra Van reliable?
2006 Vauxhall Astra Vans fail 46% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 9 Astra Van years (5,486 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Vauxhall Astra Van MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.17% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (7.69% of tests), position lamp not working (5.4% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Vauxhall Astra Van have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Vauxhall Astra Van shows 147,383 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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