2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · EX06 YRC
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 98,350 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 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 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,350 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 YRC Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 98,350 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 YRC 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 YRC) between February 2009 and March 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 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 (17 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)”.
EX06 YRC Mileage History
- 27/02/200915,273 mi
- 12/02/201022,175 mi+6,902 mi
- 01/03/201127,748 mi+5,573 mi
- 21/02/201234,155 mi+6,407 mi
- 13/03/201341,469 mi+7,314 mi
- 13/03/201341,469 mi
- 10/03/201447,146 mi+5,677 mi
- 10/03/201447,146 mi
- 12/03/201552,900 mi+5,754 mi
- 30/03/201658,395 mi+5,495 mi
- 30/03/201658,395 mi
- 22/03/201764,071 mi+5,676 mi
- 27/03/201867,694 mi+3,623 mi
- 27/03/201867,694 mi
- 14/03/201972,063 mi+4,369 mi
- 24/03/202078,321 mi+6,258 mi
- 25/03/202180,347 mi+2,026 mi
- 29/03/202283,809 mi+3,462 mi
- 28/03/202388,177 mi+4,368 mi
- 28/03/202388,177 mi
- 28/03/202491,215 mi+3,038 mi
- 11/03/202594,927 mi+3,712 mi
- 11/03/202594,927 mi
- 12/03/202698,350 mi+3,423 mi
Average of roughly 4,877 miles per year across 24 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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