2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · MM55 VAF
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 156,598 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,598 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM55 VAF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2024
- 156,598 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM55 VAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (MM55 VAF) between March 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2024 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.2 reading 2.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
MM55 VAF Mileage History
- 18/03/2022151,137 mi
- 05/04/2022151,139 mi+2 mi
- 12/01/2024156,480 mi+5,341 mi
- 19/01/2024156,598 mi+118 mi
Average of roughly 2,968 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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