2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · BV06 RXZ
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 99,849 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2015. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Sept 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,849 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BV06 RXZ Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2014
- 99,849 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV06 RXZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (BV06 RXZ) between February 2009 and May 2014.
The record contains 6 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)”.
BV06 RXZ Mileage History
- 27/02/200930,908 mi
- 03/03/201040,814 mi+9,906 mi
- 22/02/201153,735 mi+12,921 mi
- 25/04/201273,065 mi+19,330 mi
- 16/05/201382,058 mi+8,993 mi
- 02/05/201499,849 mi+17,791 mi
- 06/05/201499,849 mi
Average of roughly 13,293 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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