2006 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Petrol · GK55 UXB
2006 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 95,962 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,962 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- 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.
GK55 UXB Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2025
- 95,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GK55 UXB 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 (GK55 UXB) between January 2009 and July 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “front brake binding offside and nearside front (3.7.B.1)”; “Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)”; “Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)”.
GK55 UXB Mileage History
- 13/01/200910,671 mi
- 19/01/201013,689 mi+3,018 mi
- 13/01/201117,143 mi+3,454 mi
- 13/01/201220,993 mi+3,850 mi
- 09/10/201223,914 mi+2,921 mi
- 05/10/201332,976 mi+9,062 mi
- 13/01/201541,123 mi+8,147 mi
- 22/01/201541,178 mi+55 mi
- 22/01/201541,178 mi
- 25/01/201649,189 mi+8,011 mi
- 26/01/201649,189 mi
- 24/02/201751,205 mi+2,016 mi
- 24/02/201751,205 mi
- 18/04/201855,778 mi+4,573 mi
- 09/06/201956,953 mi+1,175 mi
- 10/12/202068,709 mi+11,756 mi
- 25/05/202270,617 mi+1,908 mi
- 25/05/202270,617 mi
- 27/05/202380,163 mi+9,546 mi
- 27/05/202380,163 mi
- 24/05/202488,023 mi+7,860 mi
- 21/07/202595,962 mi+7,939 mi
Average of roughly 5,164 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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