2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · BT06 EWE
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 11 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 112,872 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,872 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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.
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BT06 EWE Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 112,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT06 EWE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (BT06 EWE) between June 2009 and June 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)”; “Battery insecure (1.9.1)”; “Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”.
BT06 EWE Mileage History
- 12/06/200951,323 mi
- 18/06/201061,686 mi+10,363 mi
- 10/06/201172,829 mi+11,143 mi
- 17/06/201172,829 mi
- 14/08/201279,254 mi+6,425 mi
- 22/05/201387,134 mi+7,880 mi
- 22/05/201488,948 mi+1,814 mi
- 22/05/201590,986 mi+2,038 mi
- 28/05/201692,725 mi+1,739 mi
- 31/05/201692,727 mi+2 mi
- 22/05/201794,901 mi+2,174 mi
- 29/05/201897,205 mi+2,304 mi
- 24/05/201999,498 mi+2,293 mi
- 04/06/2020102,092 mi+2,594 mi
- 01/06/2021103,689 mi+1,597 mi
- 01/06/2022104,757 mi+1,068 mi
- 01/06/2023106,924 mi+2,167 mi
- 01/06/2023106,924 mi
- 31/05/2024108,539 mi+1,615 mi
- 30/05/2025110,550 mi+2,011 mi
- 03/06/2026112,872 mi+2,322 mi
Average of roughly 3,626 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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