2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · DN55 PYX
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 971,730 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 971,730 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.
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DN55 PYX Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 22/07/2026
- 971,730 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN55 PYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (DN55 PYX) between February 2009 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Steering (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 86 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DN55 PYX Mileage History
- 13/02/200926,217 mi
- 18/08/201035,469 mi+9,252 mi
- 31/08/201142,278 mi+6,809 mi
- 15/08/201249,986 mi+7,708 mi
- 05/09/201356,907 mi+6,921 mi
- 02/09/201462,821 mi+5,914 mi
- 04/09/201462,821 mi
- 25/08/201568,921 mi+6,100 mi
- 23/08/201675,254 mi+6,333 mi
- 19/08/201780,137 mi+4,883 mi
- 10/10/201885,221 mi+5,084 mi
- 16/10/201885,236 mi+15 mi
- 01/10/201991,441 mi+6,205 mi
- 01/10/201991,444 mi+3 mi
- 28/10/2020952,762 mi+861,318 mi
- 29/10/2020952,763 mi+1 mi
- 15/10/2021955,478 mi+2,715 mi
- 18/10/2021955,478 mi
- 21/10/2022960,175 mi+4,697 mi
- 04/11/2022960,201 mi+26 mi
- 08/12/2023962,009 mi+1,808 mi
- 19/12/2023962,010 mi+1 mi
- 01/07/2025965,088 mi+3,078 mi
- 22/07/2026971,730 mi+6,642 mi
Average of roughly 54,234 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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