2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · YE55 CVU
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 70,787 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,787 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE55 CVU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2023
- 70,787 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.
YE55 CVU 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 (YE55 CVU) between January 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YE55 CVU Mileage History
- 21/01/202266,547 mi
- 20/01/202370,779 mi+4,232 mi
- 01/02/202370,787 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 4,120 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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