2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · EK06 FGD
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 126,367 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,367 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.
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.
EK06 FGD Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 126,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK06 FGD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (EK06 FGD) between July 2009 and January 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
EK06 FGD Mileage History
- 16/07/200925,391 mi
- 12/07/201037,980 mi+12,589 mi
- 08/07/201148,876 mi+10,896 mi
- 08/07/201148,876 mi
- 16/07/201260,174 mi+11,298 mi
- 08/07/201369,324 mi+9,150 mi
- 15/07/201480,844 mi+11,520 mi
- 15/07/201480,844 mi
- 22/07/201592,207 mi+11,363 mi
- 22/07/201696,746 mi+4,539 mi
- 07/06/2017100,483 mi+3,737 mi
- 18/07/2018105,352 mi+4,869 mi
- 29/07/2019108,494 mi+3,142 mi
- 25/01/2021111,947 mi+3,453 mi
- 26/01/2021111,952 mi+5 mi
- 25/01/2022113,632 mi+1,680 mi
- 23/01/2023114,142 mi+510 mi
- 29/01/2024114,520 mi+378 mi
- 04/01/2025120,751 mi+6,231 mi
- 04/01/2025120,751 mi
- 27/01/2026126,367 mi+5,616 mi
- 27/01/2026126,367 mi
Average of roughly 6,107 miles per year across 22 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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