2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · BV06 RHF
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 138,526 miles. MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,526 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 RHF Key Findings
- 35 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 138,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 16 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV06 RHF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
35 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (BV06 RHF) between January 2009 and December 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 16 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 16 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (36 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe area corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))”.
BV06 RHF Mileage History
- 27/01/200928,469 mi
- 27/01/200928,469 mi
- 27/08/200930,943 mi+2,474 mi
- 02/09/201041,831 mi+10,888 mi
- 02/09/201041,831 mi
- 03/09/201149,985 mi+8,154 mi
- 03/09/201149,985 mi
- 31/08/201256,846 mi+6,861 mi
- 31/08/201256,846 mi
- 30/10/201368,667 mi+11,821 mi
- 04/11/201368,766 mi+99 mi
- 11/11/201475,335 mi+6,569 mi
- 10/11/201583,409 mi+8,074 mi
- 17/11/201692,791 mi+9,382 mi
- 17/11/201692,791 mi
- 30/05/201796,677 mi+3,886 mi
- 02/06/201796,678 mi+1 mi
- 05/12/2017102,483 mi+5,805 mi
- 14/12/2017102,485 mi+2 mi
- 15/12/2018107,456 mi+4,971 mi
- 15/12/2018107,456 mi
- 06/12/2019113,549 mi+6,093 mi
- 06/12/2019113,549 mi
- 04/12/2020119,295 mi+5,746 mi
- 04/12/2020119,295 mi
- 07/12/2021127,870 mi+8,575 mi
- 07/12/2021127,870 mi
- 07/12/2022131,056 mi+3,186 mi
- 07/12/2022131,056 mi
- 09/12/2023133,313 mi+2,257 mi
- 09/12/2023133,313 mi
- 10/12/2024135,903 mi+2,590 mi
- 10/12/2024135,903 mi
- 01/12/2025138,525 mi+2,622 mi
- 02/12/2025138,526 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,533 miles per year across 35 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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