2006 Vauxhall Astra · 94,002 MOT tests
2006 Vauxhall Astra reliability
2006 Vauxhall Astras fail 48.8% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 25 Astra years (94,002 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astras: 34.5%)
- 48.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astras: 34.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 106,767
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 94,002
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- 2007 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 10.9% of tests fail here (57% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 52% 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
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.6%
- Suspension22.5%
- Brakes16.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks10.9%
- Tyres8.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.1%
- Body, chassis and structure7.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.11%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 5.14%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4.38%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 4.02%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Position lamp not working 3.58%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.58%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.32%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (15.74%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (14.32%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.27%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (12.6%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.48%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra reliable?
2006 Vauxhall Astras fail 48.8% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 25 Astra years (94,002 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Vauxhall Astra MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.11% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (5.14% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (4.38% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Vauxhall Astra have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Vauxhall Astra shows 106,767 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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