2006 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Petrol · FV55 VLM
2006 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 126,029 miles. MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,029 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV55 VLM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2026
- 126,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV55 VLM 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 (FV55 VLM) between September 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
FV55 VLM Mileage History
- 01/09/2022120,363 mi
- 02/09/2023121,245 mi+882 mi
- 26/10/2024124,291 mi+3,046 mi
- 14/02/2026126,029 mi+1,738 mi
Average of roughly 1,640 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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