2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SO55 VWA
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 55,129 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO55 VWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2025
- 55,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO55 VWA 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 (SO55 VWA) between April 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SO55 VWA Mileage History
- 06/04/202252,233 mi
- 13/04/202353,144 mi+911 mi
- 11/06/202454,332 mi+1,188 mi
- 11/06/202454,332 mi
- 04/06/202555,129 mi+797 mi
Average of roughly 916 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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