2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · SJ56 VKB
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2006. Recorded mileage 90,935 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,935 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1796cc
SJ56 VKB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2023
- 90,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SJ56 VKB Mileage History
- 04/10/202186,507 mi
- 04/10/202186,507 mi
- 03/10/202289,106 mi+2,599 mi
- 03/10/202390,935 mi+1,829 mi
- 03/10/202390,935 mi
Average of roughly 2,218 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SJ56 VKB 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 (SJ56 VKB) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
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