2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · VO56 AFJ
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2006. Recorded mileage 212,714 miles. MOT valid until 19/07/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 212,714 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1686cc
VO56 AFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 212,714 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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VO56 AFJ Mileage History
- 19/02/2024193,581 mi
- 20/03/2025199,240 mi+5,659 mi
- 02/04/2025199,393 mi+153 mi
- 09/07/2026212,239 mi+12,846 mi
- 21/07/2026212,714 mi+475 mi
Average of roughly 7,913 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VO56 AFJ 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 (VO56 AFJ) between February 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 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: Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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