2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DY06 LJX
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 162,995 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY06 LJX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2025
- 162,995 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.
DY06 LJX 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 (DY06 LJX) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DY06 LJX Mileage History
- 20/06/2023143,654 mi
- 17/06/2024154,110 mi+10,456 mi
- 19/06/2024154,111 mi+1 mi
- 19/06/2025162,993 mi+8,882 mi
- 19/06/2025162,995 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 9,676 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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