2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · FV06 ALU
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 59,597 miles. MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,597 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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FV06 ALU Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 59,597 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV06 ALU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (FV06 ALU) between April 2009 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 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 (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)”.
FV06 ALU Mileage History
- 20/04/20095,532 mi
- 13/04/20107,868 mi+2,336 mi
- 13/04/20107,868 mi
- 20/04/20119,768 mi+1,900 mi
- 24/04/201210,782 mi+1,014 mi
- 16/04/201312,062 mi+1,280 mi
- 09/04/201414,867 mi+2,805 mi
- 13/04/201516,157 mi+1,290 mi
- 21/04/201616,280 mi+123 mi
- 25/04/201716,371 mi+91 mi
- 17/04/201816,387 mi+16 mi
- 18/04/201816,387 mi
- 22/04/201916,429 mi+42 mi
- 20/04/202016,529 mi+100 mi
- 20/04/202016,529 mi
- 20/04/202016,529 mi
- 22/04/202116,606 mi+77 mi
- 03/05/202219,179 mi+2,573 mi
- 27/04/202328,548 mi+9,369 mi
- 02/05/202445,503 mi+16,955 mi
- 21/02/202554,908 mi+9,405 mi
- 21/02/202554,910 mi+2 mi
- 03/02/202659,597 mi+4,687 mi
Average of roughly 3,220 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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