2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · VU56 LZF
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 111,633 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,633 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU56 LZF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/07/2023
- 111,633 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU56 LZF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (VU56 LZF) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
VU56 LZF Mileage History
- 04/07/2022108,998 mi
- 08/07/2022109,030 mi+32 mi
- 11/07/2023111,633 mi+2,603 mi
Average of roughly 2,588 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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