2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · LJ55 UAD
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 96,380 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,380 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ55 UAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 96,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ55 UAD 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 (LJ55 UAD) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LJ55 UAD Mileage History
- 05/09/202389,040 mi
- 05/09/202389,040 mi
- 05/09/202491,972 mi+2,932 mi
- 05/09/202491,975 mi+3 mi
- 10/09/202596,380 mi+4,405 mi
Average of roughly 3,642 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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