2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · KB55 YLC
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 103,131 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
KB55 YLC Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
- 103,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KB55 YLC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (KB55 YLC) between July 2009 and August 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the in”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
KB55 YLC Mileage History
- 29/07/200937,924 mi
- 04/08/201046,443 mi+8,519 mi
- 04/08/201046,443 mi
- 05/08/201155,753 mi+9,310 mi
- 06/08/201268,757 mi+13,004 mi
- 02/08/201377,736 mi+8,979 mi
- 02/08/201377,736 mi
- 04/08/201479,921 mi+2,185 mi
- 04/08/201479,921 mi
- 11/08/201581,585 mi+1,664 mi
- 11/08/201684,657 mi+3,072 mi
- 11/08/201787,442 mi+2,785 mi
- 10/08/201890,331 mi+2,889 mi
- 06/08/201993,626 mi+3,295 mi
- 10/08/202095,329 mi+1,703 mi
- 10/08/202195,686 mi+357 mi
- 10/08/202296,549 mi+863 mi
- 10/08/202398,256 mi+1,707 mi
- 13/08/2024101,344 mi+3,088 mi
- 12/08/2025103,131 mi+1,787 mi
Average of roughly 4,066 miles per year across 20 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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