2006 Vauxhall Astra Design Twinport MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Astra Design Twinport models manufactured in 2006, based on 1,880 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
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View 2006 Vauxhall Astra Design Twinport vintage page → (44.1% current pass rate)2006 Vauxhall Astra Design Twinport MOT Analysis
The 2006 Vauxhall Astra Design Twinport has an MOT pass rate of 67.7% based on 1,880 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 64,239 miles on the odometer. With a 32.3% failure rate, the 2006 Astra Design Twinport is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2006 Vauxhall Astra Design Twinport is Suspension, responsible for 0.1% of failures. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs range from £200–500. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the second most common issue at 0.1%.
Top failures specific to 2006 models only. The overall Astra Design Twinport page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 0.1% | 2 |
| 2 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 0.1% | 2 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 64,239 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 0.02 | 0.1% | 2 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 0.02 | 0.1% | 2 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 2006 Vauxhall Astra Design Twinport has an MOT pass rate of 67.7% based on 1,880 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 64,239 miles on the odometer. With a 32.3% failure rate, the 2006 Astra Design Twinport is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 2006 Vauxhall Astra Design Twinport, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to suspension: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks. At 64,239 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.
Suspension — 0.1% of failures
Suspension issues account for 0.1% of MOT failures on 2006 Vauxhall Astra Design Twinport models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 0.1% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 0.1% of MOT failures on 2006 Vauxhall Astra Design Twinport models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.