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EO06 USB

2006 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
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 1796cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 6 (50% pass rate). It has 135,945 miles on the clock, averaging 12,256 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Astra issues include central locking door mechanism and passenger compartment wiring connectors.

MOT & Mileage History for EO06 USB

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,945
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2009
50%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
12,256

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading135,945 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,434
Average per year12,256
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EO06 USB 53k74k95k115k136k '09'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage135,945 miles
Since last MOT+12,434 miles
PASS
Mileage123,511 miles
Since last MOT+3,836 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,675 miles
Since last MOT+9,272 miles
PASS
Mileage110,403 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,403 miles
Since last MOT+12,728 miles
PASS
Mileage97,675 miles
Since last MOT+13,730 miles
PASS
Mileage83,945 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,945 miles
Since last MOT+16,171 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,774 miles
Since last MOT+12,145 miles
PASS
Mileage55,629 miles
Since last MOT+2,313 miles
PASS
Mileage53,316 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,301 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

RegistrationEO06 USB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About EO06 USB

What car is EO06 USB?

EO06 USB is an silver Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2006.

What is the mileage of EO06 USB?

The last recorded mileage for EO06 USB was 135,945 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO06 USB passed its MOT?

EO06 USB has had 12 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (6 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 16 Dec 2015.

Is EO06 USB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO06 USB 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 EO06 USB?

EO06 USB is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.