2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · YR56 FCA
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 158,448 miles. MOT expired on 06 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,448 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YR56 FCA Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2023
- 158,448 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YR56 FCA Mileage History
- 29/10/200914,967 mi
- 23/10/201028,257 mi+13,290 mi
- 23/10/201028,257 mi
- 28/10/201140,697 mi+12,440 mi
- 24/10/201252,742 mi+12,045 mi
- 24/10/201252,742 mi
- 11/11/201363,326 mi+10,584 mi
- 11/11/201363,326 mi
- 05/11/201473,389 mi+10,063 mi
- 24/10/201583,512 mi+10,123 mi
- 10/11/201694,011 mi+10,499 mi
- 10/11/2017105,891 mi+11,880 mi
- 07/11/2018116,228 mi+10,337 mi
- 08/11/2018116,228 mi
- 06/11/2019126,834 mi+10,606 mi
- 06/11/2020137,056 mi+10,222 mi
- 08/11/2021148,620 mi+11,564 mi
- 10/11/2021148,620 mi
- 09/11/2022157,763 mi+9,143 mi
- 06/02/2023158,441 mi+678 mi
- 07/02/2023158,448 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 10,808 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
YR56 FCA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (YR56 FCA) between October 2009 and February 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 07 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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