2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · GK06 AFA
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 119,354 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2017. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Jun 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,354 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- 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.
GK06 AFA Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2016
- 119,354 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GK06 AFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (GK06 AFA) between March 2009 and September 2016.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)”.
GK06 AFA Mileage History
- 27/03/200913,403 mi
- 08/04/201036,934 mi+23,531 mi
- 28/09/201163,509 mi+26,575 mi
- 01/10/201277,417 mi+13,908 mi
- 21/09/201387,232 mi+9,815 mi
- 27/09/201499,056 mi+11,824 mi
- 27/09/201499,073 mi+17 mi
- 28/09/2015109,221 mi+10,148 mi
- 12/09/2016199,243 mi+90,022 mi
- 13/09/2016119,354 mi-79,889 mi
Average of roughly 14,190 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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