2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · KF06 FBZ
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 134,265 miles. MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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.
KF06 FBZ Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2026
- 134,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KF06 FBZ 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 (KF06 FBZ) between March 2009 and October 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”.
KF06 FBZ Mileage History
- 23/03/200929,189 mi
- 11/10/201034,118 mi+4,929 mi
- 11/10/201034,118 mi
- 02/05/201240,757 mi+6,639 mi
- 04/05/201240,798 mi+41 mi
- 02/05/201345,788 mi+4,990 mi
- 02/05/201345,788 mi
- 01/05/201451,935 mi+6,147 mi
- 01/05/201558,078 mi+6,143 mi
- 30/04/201665,392 mi+7,314 mi
- 29/04/201773,992 mi+8,600 mi
- 01/05/201883,020 mi+9,028 mi
- 03/05/201883,031 mi+11 mi
- 15/05/201990,807 mi+7,776 mi
- 15/05/201990,807 mi
- 18/01/2021103,101 mi+12,294 mi
- 14/01/2022108,809 mi+5,708 mi
- 02/03/2022110,048 mi+1,239 mi
- 02/05/2023116,097 mi+6,049 mi
- 15/10/2024117,225 mi+1,128 mi
- 16/10/2024117,225 mi
- 16/10/2025121,633 mi+4,408 mi
- 21/10/2025121,645 mi+12 mi
- 20/10/2026134,265 mi+12,620 mi
Average of roughly 5,978 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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