2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · KJ06 DFV
2006 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 138,996 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,996 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.
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KJ06 DFV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 02/04/2024
- 138,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ06 DFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Astra (KJ06 DFV) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Engine coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed Engine coolant leak, engine overheating . (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KJ06 DFV Mileage History
- 19/04/2022135,830 mi
- 18/04/2023137,023 mi+1,193 mi
- 02/04/2024138,996 mi+1,973 mi
Average of roughly 1,619 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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