2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · HN56 UUW
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 95,461 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,461 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HN56 UUW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2023
- 95,461 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HN56 UUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (HN56 UUW) between January 2023 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
HN56 UUW Mileage History
- 06/01/202392,073 mi
- 31/08/202395,461 mi+3,388 mi
Average of roughly 5,223 miles per year across 2 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: Average
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