2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · KL06 AKN
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 125,905 miles. MOT expired on 11 Feb 2021. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Feb 2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- 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.
KL06 AKN Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2020
- 125,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KL06 AKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (KL06 AKN) between March 2009 and February 2020.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
KL06 AKN Mileage History
- 13/03/200926,954 mi
- 13/03/200926,954 mi
- 19/03/201033,925 mi+6,971 mi
- 16/03/201139,583 mi+5,658 mi
- 09/03/201247,937 mi+8,354 mi
- 01/03/201358,805 mi+10,868 mi
- 14/03/201471,456 mi+12,651 mi
- 14/03/201471,456 mi
- 16/03/201586,508 mi+15,052 mi
- 02/01/2017105,158 mi+18,650 mi
- 06/01/2017105,209 mi+51 mi
- 04/01/2018113,171 mi+7,962 mi
- 04/01/2018113,171 mi
- 03/01/2019119,454 mi+6,283 mi
- 04/01/2019119,454 mi
- 21/01/2020125,894 mi+6,440 mi
- 12/02/2020125,905 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 9,062 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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