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AO56 SYR

2006 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2006 Vauxhall Astra Petrol 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 119,179 miles on the clock, averaging 8,585 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Astra issues include central locking door mechanism and passenger compartment wiring connectors.

MOT & Mileage History for AO56 SYR

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,179
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,585

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading119,179 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,978
Average per year8,585
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AO56 SYR 33k54k76k98k119k '09'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage119,179 miles
Since last MOT+5,978 miles
PASS
Mileage113,201 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,201 miles
Since last MOT+6,213 miles
PASS
Mileage106,988 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,988 miles
Since last MOT+11,937 miles
PASS
Mileage95,051 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,005 miles
Since last MOT+14,966 miles
PASS
Mileage80,039 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,034 miles
Since last MOT+11,673 miles
PASS
Mileage68,361 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,341 miles
Since last MOT+14,406 miles
PASS
Mileage53,935 miles
Since last MOT+8,547 miles
PASS
Mileage45,388 miles
Since last MOT+6,347 miles
PASS
Mileage39,041 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,040 miles
Since last MOT+6,404 miles
PASS
Mileage32,636 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Astra

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Astra models (1998–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Central locking door mechanism (driver's door microswitches and lock motors)

Microswitches in driver's door wear out, interrupting central locking signal; lock motors seize from dirt/moisture. · Typical repair: £100-250 (switches £20-50, motors £50-100 + labour).

Passenger compartment wiring connectors (transverse harness under carpet, front-rear junction)

Connectors corrode from wet carpets (leaks or spills), causing glitches in electrics/ECUs. · Typical repair: £150-400 (harness section £50-150 + drying/labour; full harness £300+).

Rear brake calipers (seizing/pistons)

Caliper pistons corrode/seize, causing uneven pad wear. · Typical repair: £200-450 per side (caliper £80-150 + discs/pads/labour).

Front suspension wheel bearings (integrated in hubs)

Bearings wear prematurely due to hub design, especially on pothole-heavy UK roads. · Typical repair: £250-500 per side (hub assembly £100-200 + labour/alignment).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 SYR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About AO56 SYR

What car is AO56 SYR?

AO56 SYR is an black Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Norwich in 2006.

What is the mileage of AO56 SYR?

The last recorded mileage for AO56 SYR was 119,179 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO56 SYR passed its MOT?

AO56 SYR has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 17 Oct 2019.

Is AO56 SYR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO56 SYR is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is AO56 SYR?

AO56 SYR is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.