2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · DN06 YJL
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 106,822 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,822 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN06 YJL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2022
- 106,822 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN06 YJL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (DN06 YJL) between June 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 June 2022 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 (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
DN06 YJL Mileage History
- 06/06/2022106,882 mi
- 09/06/2022106,822 mi-60 mi
Average of roughly -7,489 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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