2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SM06 VZL
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 109,075 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,075 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM06 VZL Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/09/2022
- 109,075 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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SM06 VZL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (SM06 VZL) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside join (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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