2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · MT06 PKV
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 93,222 miles. MOT expired on 28 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT06 PKV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2023
- 93,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT06 PKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (MT06 PKV) between February 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MT06 PKV Mileage History
- 16/02/202292,183 mi
- 21/02/202393,204 mi+1,021 mi
- 28/02/202393,222 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 1,006 miles per year across 3 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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