2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · SH06 TZM
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 107,323 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,323 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH06 TZM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2023
- 107,323 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH06 TZM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (SH06 TZM) between August 2023 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid rear washers also not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
SH06 TZM Mileage History
- 17/08/2023107,323 mi
- 22/08/2023107,323 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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