2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · GL55 TFZ
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 139,581 miles. MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,581 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL55 TFZ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2022
- 139,581 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL55 TFZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (GL55 TFZ) between January 2009 and December 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”.
GL55 TFZ Mileage History
- 27/01/200934,802 mi
- 22/05/200935,312 mi+510 mi
- 19/05/201044,705 mi+9,393 mi
- 13/05/201152,083 mi+7,378 mi
- 13/05/201152,084 mi+1 mi
- 08/08/201262,478 mi+10,394 mi
- 08/08/201262,479 mi+1 mi
- 12/08/201370,505 mi+8,026 mi
- 22/10/201482,215 mi+11,710 mi
- 22/10/201482,216 mi+1 mi
- 23/10/201590,794 mi+8,578 mi
- 23/10/201590,794 mi
- 26/10/201698,945 mi+8,151 mi
- 26/10/201698,946 mi+1 mi
- 24/10/2017104,392 mi+5,446 mi
- 24/10/2017104,395 mi+3 mi
- 20/10/2018113,202 mi+8,807 mi
- 25/10/2019125,080 mi+11,878 mi
- 25/10/2019125,080 mi
- 19/11/2020129,097 mi+4,017 mi
- 19/11/2021131,296 mi+2,199 mi
- 01/12/2022139,581 mi+8,285 mi
Average of roughly 7,569 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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