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SX06 AUC

2006 Vauxhall Astra · Diesel · 1686cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 153,096 miles on the clock, averaging 11,821 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 SX06 AUC

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,096
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,821

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading153,096 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year11,821
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SX06 AUC 36k66k95k124k153k '09'19'16

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,096 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,091 miles
Since last MOT+10,798 miles
PASS
Mileage142,293 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,245 miles
Since last MOT+6,916 miles
PASS
Mileage135,329 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,319 miles
Since last MOT+5,329 miles
PASS
Mileage129,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,990 miles
Since last MOT+14,908 miles
PASS
Mileage115,082 miles
Since last MOT+14,664 miles
PASS
Mileage100,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,418 miles
Since last MOT+16,422 miles
PASS
Mileage83,996 miles
Since last MOT+13,936 miles
PASS
Mileage70,060 miles
Since last MOT+14,510 miles
PASS
Mileage55,550 miles
Since last MOT+8,804 miles
PASS
Mileage46,746 miles
Since last MOT+10,294 miles
PASS
Mileage36,452 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

RegistrationSX06 AUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1686cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSX — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About SX06 AUC

What car is SX06 AUC?

SX06 AUC is an blue Vauxhall Astra, diesel (1686cc). First registered in Inverness in 2006.

What is the mileage of SX06 AUC?

The last recorded mileage for SX06 AUC was 153,096 miles, recorded on 30 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SX06 AUC passed its MOT?

SX06 AUC has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Apr 2019.

Is SX06 AUC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SX06 AUC 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 SX06 AUC?

SX06 AUC is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.