2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · KD06 CGY
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 77,663 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jun 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 09 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,663 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.
KD06 CGY Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2025
- 77,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KD06 CGY 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 (KD06 CGY) between March 2009 and June 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 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 (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KD06 CGY Mileage History
- 24/03/200919,991 mi
- 09/06/201022,991 mi+3,000 mi
- 20/06/201125,731 mi+2,740 mi
- 12/06/201229,558 mi+3,827 mi
- 18/06/201334,126 mi+4,568 mi
- 10/06/201437,436 mi+3,310 mi
- 21/04/201539,195 mi+1,759 mi
- 31/03/201644,353 mi+5,158 mi
- 05/04/201748,455 mi+4,102 mi
- 06/04/201748,455 mi
- 16/07/201849,992 mi+1,537 mi
- 17/07/201849,993 mi+1 mi
- 14/05/201952,483 mi+2,490 mi
- 14/05/201952,484 mi+1 mi
- 06/11/202060,896 mi+8,412 mi
- 09/11/202060,898 mi+2 mi
- 08/11/202165,279 mi+4,381 mi
- 08/11/202165,279 mi
- 07/11/202269,705 mi+4,426 mi
- 13/11/202374,684 mi+4,979 mi
- 14/11/202374,688 mi+4 mi
- 11/06/202577,663 mi+2,975 mi
Average of roughly 3,556 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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