2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · GL06 OBB
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 178,460 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,460 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL06 OBB Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2022
- 178,460 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL06 OBB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (GL06 OBB) between June 2009 and May 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Steering (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
GL06 OBB Mileage History
- 27/06/200944,482 mi
- 30/06/201055,968 mi+11,486 mi
- 31/05/201164,842 mi+8,874 mi
- 31/05/201164,845 mi+3 mi
- 29/05/201277,317 mi+12,472 mi
- 29/05/201277,317 mi
- 30/05/201387,941 mi+10,624 mi
- 09/06/2014101,907 mi+13,966 mi
- 10/06/2014101,907 mi
- 01/06/2015118,793 mi+16,886 mi
- 02/06/2015118,795 mi+2 mi
- 15/05/2016130,837 mi+12,042 mi
- 17/05/2016130,837 mi
- 05/06/2017142,945 mi+12,108 mi
- 13/06/2017143,125 mi+180 mi
- 04/06/2018151,000 mi+7,875 mi
- 05/06/2018151,000 mi
- 10/06/2019160,064 mi+9,064 mi
- 10/06/2019160,064 mi
- 11/06/2020165,849 mi+5,785 mi
- 04/06/2021170,950 mi+5,101 mi
- 08/06/2021170,950 mi
- 30/05/2022178,460 mi+7,510 mi
- 30/05/2022178,460 mi
Average of roughly 10,368 miles per year across 24 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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