2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · AU56 JCV
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 110,352 miles. MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,352 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AU56 JCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 110,352 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AU56 JCV 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 (AU56 JCV) between October 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
AU56 JCV Mileage History
- 05/10/202298,476 mi
- 26/09/2023100,782 mi+2,306 mi
- 26/09/2024104,262 mi+3,480 mi
- 09/10/2025106,878 mi+2,616 mi
- 23/09/2026110,352 mi+3,474 mi
Average of roughly 2,994 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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