2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · PX56 VFY
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 76,367 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,367 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX56 VFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2025
- 76,367 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.
PX56 VFY 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 (PX56 VFY) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PX56 VFY Mileage History
- 29/08/202371,328 mi
- 29/08/202474,973 mi+3,645 mi
- 31/08/202474,973 mi
- 06/09/202576,193 mi+1,220 mi
- 13/09/202576,367 mi+174 mi
Average of roughly 2,468 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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