2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · AP06 DFJ
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 112,448 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,448 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.
AP06 DFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 112,448 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP06 DFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (AP06 DFJ) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 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: Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Emissions unable to be completed front exhaust flexy pipe blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn MOUNTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AP06 DFJ Mileage History
- 12/07/202389,417 mi
- 05/07/202497,763 mi+8,346 mi
- 07/07/2025105,061 mi+7,298 mi
- 06/07/2026112,251 mi+7,190 mi
- 17/07/2026112,448 mi+197 mi
Average of roughly 7,641 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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