2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · SA56 EKG
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 126,084 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,084 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA56 EKG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/09/2024
- 126,084 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA56 EKG 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 (SA56 EKG) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SA56 EKG Mileage History
- 30/08/2022116,072 mi
- 07/09/2023122,608 mi+6,536 mi
- 09/09/2024126,084 mi+3,476 mi
Average of roughly 4,935 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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