2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · WU56 VRC
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 120,086 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,086 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU56 VRC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 120,086 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU56 VRC 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 (WU56 VRC) between January 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WU56 VRC Mileage History
- 10/01/2024108,921 mi
- 11/01/2024108,921 mi
- 10/01/2025113,218 mi+4,297 mi
- 16/12/2025120,086 mi+6,868 mi
- 16/12/2025120,086 mi
Average of roughly 5,777 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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