2006 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Petrol · LG56 VXR
2006 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 127,823 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,823 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG56 VXR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 127,823 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
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LG56 VXR 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 (LG56 VXR) between November 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
LG56 VXR Mileage History
- 21/11/2022117,133 mi
- 22/11/2022117,133 mi
- 20/11/2023117,282 mi+149 mi
- 15/10/2024117,458 mi+176 mi
- 23/09/2025127,823 mi+10,365 mi
Average of roughly 3,766 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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