2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · LB55 LPN
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 70,591 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,591 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LB55 LPN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2024
- 70,591 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LB55 LPN 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 (LB55 LPN) between January 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LB55 LPN Mileage History
- 19/01/202252,404 mi
- 19/01/202252,404 mi
- 13/01/202356,814 mi+4,410 mi
- 31/10/202360,960 mi+4,146 mi
- 28/10/202470,591 mi+9,631 mi
Average of roughly 6,556 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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