2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · LA55 EFK
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 92,571 miles. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LA55 EFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 92,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LA55 EFK Mileage History
- 09/01/202486,182 mi
- 18/01/202486,182 mi
- 10/01/202589,197 mi+3,015 mi
- 16/01/202692,571 mi+3,374 mi
- 21/01/202692,571 mi
Average of roughly 3,141 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA55 EFK 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 (LA55 EFK) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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