2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · EX06 VJY
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 165,146 miles. MOT valid until 03 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 03 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,146 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.
EX06 VJY Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 165,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX06 VJY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (EX06 VJY) between February 2009 and December 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Steering (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
EX06 VJY Mileage History
- 26/02/200919,072 mi
- 24/02/201025,854 mi+6,782 mi
- 22/02/201131,952 mi+6,098 mi
- 22/02/201131,952 mi
- 01/03/201244,151 mi+12,199 mi
- 27/02/201356,525 mi+12,374 mi
- 24/02/201461,452 mi+4,927 mi
- 18/02/201566,629 mi+5,177 mi
- 18/02/201566,629 mi
- 12/02/201670,971 mi+4,342 mi
- 12/02/201670,971 mi
- 09/02/201774,278 mi+3,307 mi
- 06/02/201879,208 mi+4,930 mi
- 06/02/201879,208 mi
- 25/01/201983,640 mi+4,432 mi
- 03/02/202096,863 mi+13,223 mi
- 23/01/2021109,812 mi+12,949 mi
- 20/01/2022122,931 mi+13,119 mi
- 28/01/2022123,091 mi+160 mi
- 04/01/2023132,912 mi+9,821 mi
- 13/12/2023143,200 mi+10,288 mi
- 14/12/2023143,200 mi
- 17/12/2024154,714 mi+11,514 mi
- 17/12/2024154,714 mi
- 09/12/2025165,146 mi+10,432 mi
Average of roughly 8,704 miles per year across 25 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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