2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · NL56 MMV
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 154,478 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,478 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL56 MMV Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/07/2022
- 154,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL56 MMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (NL56 MMV) between July 2009 and July 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Steering (11 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CENTRE M”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
NL56 MMV Mileage History
- 16/07/200915,777 mi
- 13/07/201022,604 mi+6,827 mi
- 19/07/201131,585 mi+8,981 mi
- 13/08/201241,615 mi+10,030 mi
- 29/03/201346,548 mi+4,933 mi
- 04/07/201346,574 mi+26 mi
- 28/03/201456,663 mi+10,089 mi
- 26/03/201568,148 mi+11,485 mi
- 30/03/201568,260 mi+112 mi
- 21/03/201688,853 mi+20,593 mi
- 31/03/201689,643 mi+790 mi
- 07/04/2017105,191 mi+15,548 mi
- 01/08/2017105,215 mi+24 mi
- 14/06/2018122,711 mi+17,496 mi
- 13/06/2019136,215 mi+13,504 mi
- 17/06/2019136,255 mi+40 mi
- 22/07/2020145,586 mi+9,331 mi
- 22/07/2020145,586 mi
- 20/07/2021149,528 mi+3,942 mi
- 20/07/2021149,531 mi+3 mi
- 22/07/2022154,478 mi+4,947 mi
Average of roughly 10,656 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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