2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · YY56 OFT
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 152,766 miles. MOT expired on 12 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YY56 OFT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/08/2024
- 152,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YY56 OFT Mileage History
- 12/08/2022121,707 mi
- 12/08/2022121,707 mi
- 10/08/2023135,729 mi+14,022 mi
- 14/08/2023135,752 mi+23 mi
- 07/08/2024152,766 mi+17,014 mi
Average of roughly 15,624 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YY56 OFT 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 (YY56 OFT) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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