2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · BN06 TZD
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 156,885 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,885 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN06 TZD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 156,885 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.
BN06 TZD 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 (BN06 TZD) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BN06 TZD Mileage History
- 30/10/2023136,735 mi
- 30/10/2023136,737 mi+2 mi
- 28/10/2024148,352 mi+11,615 mi
- 05/11/2024148,408 mi+56 mi
- 24/10/2025156,885 mi+8,477 mi
Average of roughly 10,151 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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