2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DY06 OFS
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 134,374 miles. MOT valid until 03 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,374 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.
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DY06 OFS Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 134,374 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY06 OFS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (DY06 OFS) between March 2009 and February 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 65 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wh”; “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
DY06 OFS Mileage History
- 14/03/200932,495 mi
- 23/03/200932,698 mi+203 mi
- 23/08/201042,731 mi+10,033 mi
- 13/08/201150,198 mi+7,467 mi
- 01/08/201257,555 mi+7,357 mi
- 01/08/201257,555 mi
- 22/07/201365,594 mi+8,039 mi
- 14/07/201472,457 mi+6,863 mi
- 25/06/201577,533 mi+5,076 mi
- 17/06/201683,557 mi+6,024 mi
- 07/07/201787,074 mi+3,517 mi
- 20/02/201993,454 mi+6,380 mi
- 27/02/202095,162 mi+1,708 mi
- 03/11/2021103,621 mi+8,459 mi
- 07/11/2022112,790 mi+9,169 mi
- 26/10/2023123,286 mi+10,496 mi
- 26/10/2023123,286 mi
- 22/10/2024125,501 mi+2,215 mi
- 30/01/2026134,191 mi+8,690 mi
- 04/02/2026134,374 mi+183 mi
Average of roughly 6,030 miles per year across 20 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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