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GP06 VTX

2006 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 83,302 miles on the clock, averaging 6,675 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Astra issues include central locking door mechanism and passenger compartment wiring connectors.

MOT & Mileage History for GP06 VTX

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,302
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2009
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,675

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading83,302 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,866
Average per year6,675
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP06 VTX 21k37k52k68k83k '09'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,302 miles
Since last MOT+6,866 miles
PASS
Mileage76,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,436 miles
Since last MOT+4,107 miles
PASS
Mileage72,329 miles
Since last MOT+6,115 miles
PASS
Mileage66,214 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,214 miles
Since last MOT+6,629 miles
PASS
Mileage59,585 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,585 miles
Since last MOT+6,894 miles
PASS
Mileage52,691 miles
Since last MOT+8,593 miles
PASS
Mileage44,098 miles
Since last MOT+5,884 miles
PASS
Mileage38,214 miles
Since last MOT+396 miles
PASS
Mileage37,818 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,818 miles
Since last MOT+8,260 miles
PASS
Mileage29,558 miles
Since last MOT+8,225 miles
PASS
Mileage21,333 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

RegistrationGP06 VTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About GP06 VTX

What car is GP06 VTX?

GP06 VTX is a silver Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2006.

What is the mileage of GP06 VTX?

The last recorded mileage for GP06 VTX was 83,302 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP06 VTX passed its MOT?

GP06 VTX has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2018.

Is GP06 VTX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP06 VTX 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 GP06 VTX?

GP06 VTX is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.