2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · W666 DYR
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 142,673 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W666 DYR Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2023
- 142,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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W666 DYR MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (W666 DYR) between July 2023 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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