2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SD55 WVL
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 68,668 miles. MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,668 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD55 WVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2025
- 68,668 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.
SD55 WVL 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 (SD55 WVL) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SD55 WVL Mileage History
- 01/03/202358,120 mi
- 20/04/202466,068 mi+7,948 mi
- 26/04/202464,087 mi-1,981 mi
- 25/04/202568,668 mi+4,581 mi
- 25/04/202568,668 mi
Average of roughly 4,899 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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