2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · PK06 OOJ
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 171,679 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PK06 OOJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2024
- 171,679 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.
PK06 OOJ 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 (PK06 OOJ) between May 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
PK06 OOJ Mileage History
- 09/05/2022153,836 mi
- 05/06/2023161,968 mi+8,132 mi
- 05/06/2023161,991 mi+23 mi
- 20/06/2024171,671 mi+9,680 mi
- 29/06/2024171,679 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 8,333 miles per year across 5 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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