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SY06 PVP

2006 Vauxhall Astra · Diesel · 1248cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1248cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1248cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 87,103 miles on the clock, averaging 6,253 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 SY06 PVP

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,103
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2009
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,253

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading87,103 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,022
Average per year6,253
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY06 PVP 7k27k47k67k87k '09'21'15

Check SY06 PVP

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,103 miles
Since last MOT+20,022 miles
PASS
Mileage67,081 miles
Since last MOT+194 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,887 miles
Since last MOT+10,110 miles
PASS
Mileage56,777 miles
Since last MOT+3,237 miles
PASS
Mileage53,540 miles
Since last MOT+962 miles
PASS
Mileage52,578 miles
Since last MOT+4,900 miles
PASS
Mileage47,678 miles
Since last MOT+5,401 miles
PASS
Mileage42,277 miles
Since last MOT+4,910 miles
PASS
Mileage37,367 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,367 miles
Since last MOT+726 miles
PASS
Mileage36,641 miles
Since last MOT+5,063 miles
PASS
Mileage31,578 miles
Since last MOT+2,701 miles
PASS
Mileage28,877 miles
Since last MOT+856 miles
PASS
Mileage28,021 miles
Since last MOT+20,937 miles
FAIL
Mileage7,084 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

RegistrationSY06 PVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1248cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About SY06 PVP

What car is SY06 PVP?

SY06 PVP is an blue Vauxhall Astra, diesel (1248cc). First registered in Inverness in 2006.

What is the mileage of SY06 PVP?

The last recorded mileage for SY06 PVP was 87,103 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY06 PVP passed its MOT?

SY06 PVP has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2021.

Is SY06 PVP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY06 PVP 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 SY06 PVP?

SY06 PVP is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.