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2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · AC07 EBA

AC07 EBA

2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 159,304 miles. MOT expired on 24 Nov 2022.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
2006 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 24 Nov 2022
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
159,304 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 24 Nov 2022
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2006
Engine
1248cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The roadworthiness status of this vehicle is currently questionable because the last recorded MOT is over three years lapsed. On 17 November 2022 at 159,304 miles, the Astra failed its test with no specific defects listed in the summary, suggesting a significant failure that was not rectified or re-tested. Since no subsequent tests appear in the record, the vehicle is likely untagged for legal road use, and the maintenance trend has shifted from stable to a complete lack of recent regulatory verification. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. The record shows steady progression between May 2019 at 128,122 miles and November 2021 at 149,992 miles. However, the gap of nearly 10,000 miles between the 2021 pass and the 2022 failure indicates a period of heavy use that ended in a mechanical failure. The lack of data since late 2022 means the current state of the rubber components, braking system, and structural integrity is entirely unknown. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the lower chassis and suspension components. Given the vehicle's age and the high mileage, corrosion on the sills, subframe, and rear mounting points is a primary concern for this Astra generation. The failure in 2022 requires a specific investigation into what component caused the rejection, as the absence of a pass suggests a major repair. Check for perished rubber bushes and seized brake calipers, as the vehicle has likely sat or lacked professional oversight for several years.
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AC07 EBA Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 17/11/2022
  • 159,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

AC07 EBA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Sept 2026, 10:51
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (AC07 EBA) between November 2021 and November 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 November 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.

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AC07 EBA Mileage History

  1. 22/11/2021149,992 mi
  2. 17/11/2022159,304 mi+9,312 mi

Average of roughly 9,448 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (50%)
3 dangerous defects found recently
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