2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · GL55 JFE
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 143,630 miles. MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,630 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.
GL55 JFE Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 143,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL55 JFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (GL55 JFE) between January 2009 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 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 (19 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE IN FRONT OF REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))”.
GL55 JFE Mileage History
- 31/01/200925,898 mi
- 09/01/201033,458 mi+7,560 mi
- 12/01/201140,992 mi+7,534 mi
- 13/01/201140,992 mi
- 07/01/201249,221 mi+8,229 mi
- 25/01/201356,961 mi+7,740 mi
- 10/01/201463,981 mi+7,020 mi
- 20/01/201572,184 mi+8,203 mi
- 12/01/201680,395 mi+8,211 mi
- 12/01/201680,395 mi
- 23/01/201788,440 mi+8,045 mi
- 23/01/201788,440 mi
- 10/01/201895,439 mi+6,999 mi
- 10/01/201895,439 mi
- 10/01/2019100,842 mi+5,403 mi
- 10/01/2019100,842 mi
- 20/01/2020101,195 mi+353 mi
- 20/01/2020101,195 mi
- 09/02/2021107,179 mi+5,984 mi
- 15/02/2022112,731 mi+5,552 mi
- 03/02/2023121,684 mi+8,953 mi
- 03/02/2023121,684 mi
- 31/01/2024131,678 mi+9,994 mi
- 05/02/2024131,807 mi+129 mi
- 14/02/2025136,430 mi+4,623 mi
- 19/02/2025136,450 mi+20 mi
- 12/02/2026143,504 mi+7,054 mi
- 17/02/2026143,630 mi+126 mi
Average of roughly 6,907 miles per year across 28 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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