2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · B16 GBX
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 132,539 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,539 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B16 GBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/01/2025
- 132,539 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B16 GBX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (B16 GBX) between November 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
B16 GBX Mileage History
- 16/11/2022124,590 mi
- 16/11/2022124,590 mi
- 09/01/2024131,892 mi+7,302 mi
- 09/01/2024131,901 mi+9 mi
- 08/01/2025132,539 mi+638 mi
Average of roughly 3,703 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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