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MF06 UPW

2006 Vauxhall Astra · Diesel · 1686cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1686cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1686cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 114,939 miles on the clock, averaging 7,615 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 MF06 UPW

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,939
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2009
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,615

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading114,939 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,571
Average per year7,615
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MF06 UPW 39k58k77k96k115k '09'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,939 miles
Since last MOT+3,571 miles
PASS
Mileage111,368 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,360 miles
Since last MOT+4,269 miles
PASS
Mileage107,091 miles
Since last MOT+8,318 miles
PASS
Mileage98,773 miles
Since last MOT+5,651 miles
PASS
Mileage93,122 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,120 miles
Since last MOT+7,350 miles
PASS
Mileage85,770 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,770 miles
Since last MOT+19,195 miles
PASS
Mileage66,575 miles
Since last MOT+12,855 miles
PASS
Mileage53,720 miles
Since last MOT+15,047 miles
PASS
Mileage38,673 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

RegistrationMF06 UPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1686cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeMF — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About MF06 UPW

What car is MF06 UPW?

MF06 UPW is an blue Vauxhall Astra, diesel (1686cc). First registered in Manchester in 2006.

What is the mileage of MF06 UPW?

The last recorded mileage for MF06 UPW was 114,939 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MF06 UPW passed its MOT?

MF06 UPW has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Feb 2019.

Is MF06 UPW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MF06 UPW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MF06 UPW?

MF06 UPW is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.