2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · BJ56 CWU
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 116,095 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,095 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ56 CWU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2023
- 116,095 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ56 CWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (BJ56 CWU) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BJ56 CWU Mileage History
- 16/08/2022103,264 mi
- 17/08/2022103,264 mi
- 19/08/2023116,095 mi+12,831 mi
- 19/08/2023116,095 mi
Average of roughly 12,743 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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